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I am a teenage girl. i recently shaved my pubic area now i have white, scab like spots and a couple white bumps that have discharge when squeezed.why?

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Folliculitis: You have likely developed folliculitis which is an inflammation or infection of the hair follicule. It may resolve by itself but sometimes it can cause a more extended infection.

Answered 4/14/2019

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Dr. Joseph Cohen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Folliculitis: Pubic hairs extremely course and if it trimmed below the level of the skin wondering back and become trapped in the poor and causing acneform like irruption. I recommend close trimming versus shaving.

Answered 1/19/2016

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