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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Boil In The Groin Area
Posted on
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Question : hi, is this a boil? it does not hurt, doesn't itch it only bothers me if I push on it or try and pop it. it is right at my panty line, could it be an ingrown hair? what do you think?
Brief Answer:
Probably an ingrown hair after you shaved!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this red spot that you have reported. I have reviewed the image fully and it is suggestive of an ingrown hair. This must have been provoked by shaving the genitals. When you next shave, please avoid shaving very low as this favors ingrown hairs.
For now, do nothing. Avoid picking and trying to pop it all the times as it delays healing and increases the risk of infection. Keeping it clean, airy and dry would also help with this process.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Probably an ingrown hair after you shaved!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this red spot that you have reported. I have reviewed the image fully and it is suggestive of an ingrown hair. This must have been provoked by shaving the genitals. When you next shave, please avoid shaving very low as this favors ingrown hairs.
For now, do nothing. Avoid picking and trying to pop it all the times as it delays healing and increases the risk of infection. Keeping it clean, airy and dry would also help with this process.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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