A female asked:
i have two bumps with no white head that i can see on my pubic region. one penny sized, one smaller. it's very painful to touch. i do shave there.
1 doctor answer
Dr. Melissa Gowans answered
21 years experience Pediatrics
Infection: While it probably started out as a folliculitis: a local inflammation/infection of the hair follicle, it has definitely become something more. Sounds like a possible abscess. Definitely need to get it looked at as you may need antibiotics.Until you get seen, use warm compresses over the sites several times a day. Consider taking a break from shaving, but if you do then use a single blade razor.
Answered on Sep 29, 2016
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