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What Causes Pain And Swollen Patch Of Skin After Shaving Legs?

I shaved my legs and buttock region about a week ago . There wasno discomfort upfront but. Few hours later it became very painful. It doesnt itch but there is sharp pain. When i tried putting neosporin on the tender area and felt that between the Intergluteal cleft on eithrr cheek there was a swollen patch of skin on either side that was painful to the touch. I am not sure if its discharging but there is a odd smell and on occasion when i wipe i get a little clear streak on the paper. I just been wondering if this is something i should take to a doc or if it is just really bad razor burn
Fri, 1 Aug 2014
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Thank you for query.it is not clear about age, sex, exact morphology,symptoms of rash.It may be due to bacterial infection like folliculitis.Clean the area with warm water twice daily. You can apply topical antibiotics like Fucidin or T-bact, and take analgesic like brufen.You wear loose cotton clothes.do not sit for long time.see that there is no friction or irritation. Do not cut the hairs too short.if it does not subside consult dermatologist else you can send the photo directly to me with the details i will be able to help you.DR Bharatesh D Basti Dermatologist.
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What Causes Pain And Swollen Patch Of Skin After Shaving Legs?

Thank you for query.it is not clear about age, sex, exact morphology,symptoms of rash.It may be due to bacterial infection like folliculitis.Clean the area with warm water twice daily. You can apply topical antibiotics like Fucidin or T-bact, and take analgesic like brufen.You wear loose cotton clothes.do not sit for long time.see that there is no friction or irritation. Do not cut the hairs too short.if it does not subside consult dermatologist else you can send the photo directly to me with the details i will be able to help you.DR Bharatesh D Basti Dermatologist.