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A 21-year-old female asked:

How do you get rid of folliculitis or hair bumps on vagina and butt?

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Dr. Ziad Akl
Dr. Ziad Aklanswered
Infectious Disease 33 years experience
Antibacterial soap: You can try antibacterial soap but there is no magical treatment. If these are areas you shave, try applying an antiseptic before shaving.
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A 27-year-old female asked:

How can I get rid of hair bumps on my vagina?

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Dr. Douglas Lawson
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
Hair bumps: you can use an acne soap that isn't too drying, waxing may be better over shaving. a good razor is always best. avoid perfumed soaps and for shaving I recommend a shaving product called coochy. It is a shaving cream for the genitals and prevents hair bumps. Google it but make sure you google shaving lotion called coochy, not just the word
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A 36-year-old member asked:

What are good ways to get rid of hair by your vagina?

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Dr. David Doucette
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Various methods: Hair around your vagina could be removed by any means used to get rid of hair in other areas. Things like shaving, depilatories, electrolysis, and laser hair removal are some of the methods available.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Bumps on outside of vagina (not inside)... itching, dry, GYN said it was folliculitis... has been a month of having it.. what to do?
Dr. Yvette Kratzberg
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Folliculitis is typically caused by short clips or shaving of the pubic hair and subsequent infection or ingrown hairs in the hair follicle. Try using... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Id bump on Vagina.doc told me it was folliculitis. As it was already Healing,already had crust I didnt put cream on it. As Ive psoriasis on that area I scratched crust while itching and it had blood. should I put the creams or just stop itching?
Dr. Ralph Boling
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Trial of the creme,: seems like a reasonable step to take. If not better, see your doctor.
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A 17-year-old female asked about a 17-year-old female:
I'm 17 no STDs my vagina is discolored due to shaving. I also get hair bumps that leave a dark spot. What could I use to treat this w/o going to dr.
Dr. Jane Van Dis
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Consider options: Shaving is not always the best way to get rid of hair in the genital area. It causes nicks and cuts, makes you more prone to ingrown hairs and increas... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Does laser hair removal treatment of the vagina hurt ? How safe is it ? How much will it cost? Should you get it done if you have bumps on your vagina
Dr. Christopher Marek
Plastic Surgery 25 years experience
Laser Hair Removal : Generally laser hair removal is safe. Any part of the body can be treated. Darker skin or lighter hair will not work as well. The more contrast bet... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
My doc prescribed me bactroban (mupirocin) for hair bumps(vagina acne) and other bumps on my vagina ,how should I apply it on there , I always get them .
Dr. Inaam Schneider
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Vaginal Acne: Keep the hair short in the vaginal area . put gloves on & apply the cream or gel to the affected area . Wash often change panties often . Wear co... Read More
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Last updated Jul 13, 2015

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