Folliculitis: Sounds like folliculitis. Which is an infection in the hair follicles. Mild folliculitis usually heals on its own in about 2 weeks. Avoid picking and scratching the bumps. Bathe or shower daily with a mild antibacterial soap. Avoid using oils on your skin. Oils can trap bacteria in the pores and cause folliculitis. If it spreads or keeps coming back, becomes red, swollen, fever, see a doctor.
Answered 5/12/2015
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Do not shave now: Probably have folliculits..Shaving can sometimes cause break in the skin and can set up something called folliculitis. May be a mild infection. Suggestion is not to shave again until these have gone away. If painful see your doctor as this is suggestive of infection.. Suggest to use moisturizer on nonifected areas such as the buttocks to minimize the itching.
Answered 5/10/2016
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