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I have unraised, little red bumps scattered across the area above my vulva. this happened when i shaved about two months ago and two of them became raised and painful. not an std, took antibiotics, it didnt help and theyre still there and worse?

Q: i have unraised, little red bumps scattered across the area above my vulva. this happened when i shaved about two months ago and two of them became raised and painful. not an std, took antibiotics, it didnt help and theyre still there and worse?

: Folliculitis, an infection of hair follicles, most often caused by Staphylococcus aureus. You should take a different antibiotics effective against S. aureus.

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Folliculitis, an infection of hair follicles, most often caused by Staphylococcus aureus. You should take a different antibiotics effective against S. aureus.

Answered 5/30/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Good chance of follicular infection or obstruction (hair root). Best to see a dermatologist. Keep area clean with soap and water Good luck

Answered 5/31/2023

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A member asked:

I have unraised, little red bumps scattered across the area above my vulva. this happened when i shaved about two months ago and two of them became raised and painful. not an std, took antibiotics, it didnt help and theyre still there and worse?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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