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Everytime i shave my hair folicles bump.up and dont go away around my vaginal and under arms. it also leaves dark marks. it is embarrasing. what is it?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Folliculitis: Inflammation of hair follicles. You also have post-inflammatory pigmentation. Consider taking a rest from shaving. Look for ways to remove hair with less irritation. Never shave very close. Apply OTC benzoyl peroxide [any %] after shaving, daily if pustules or pimples.

Answered 1/3/2017

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A member asked:

Everytime i shave my hair folicles bump.up and dont go away around my vaginal and under arms. it also leaves dark marks. it is embarrasing. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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