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What Causes Dark Bumps On Bikini Line?

Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2015

Question: Hi. I have had these two dark almost purple like bumps on my bikini line for around 5 months. They huet at first and every now and again my underwear would run it wrong way. Today when I was changing my clothes I noticed a while where they are. Very small maybe the size of a pin tip. It had stuff seeping out of it. I then decided to squeeze it. A clear creaming liguid came out at first. Now it's orangish looking? Should I be worried?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.

I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (4 minutes later)

How do I upload a photo on here? I'm new to the site. Sorry

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can upload or mail the pictures.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

There is a provision of uploading photos on the upper right side of the query page. Try uploading it there.

You can also mail the pictures to YYYY@YYYY with subject as ATTN: Dr Geetika Paul and do please write back whether you have uploaded or mailed the pictures, for me to go through it and reply you back at the earliest.

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (9 minutes later)

The first photo was a month ago. The last one thats nasty. Sorry :/ is drom ealier. They use to hurt. I thought it was an ingrown hair.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Folliculitis with fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Thanks for the pictures .
You seem to have developed chronic folliculitis over the groin region .
Keep the affected area clean and dry .
Wash the affected area with lukewarm saline water twice daily.
Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the lesion twice daily.
You might need a course of oral antibiotics if the lesion still tends to persist or increase .
Also I can see some focus of fungal infection in the region causing excessive dryness and scaling .
Once these active lesions settle down with antibiotic application ,start using a topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole over the groin region twice daily and use it continously for two weeks for complete relief .

Hope it helps
Please ask if you need any further clarifications

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (2 days later)

Things are all good. On antibiotic orally an topically. Thanks so much for your help :)

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Best of health

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome

Wishing you speedy recovery

Dr Geetika Paul

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar