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What Causes Tiny Bumps On Vagina After Shaving?
Posted on
Tue, 15 Jul 2014
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 15 Jul 2014
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Question : hi i noticed that when i shaved my vagina my bartholins glands these tiny bumps or they just itch and the skin peels off, whats wrong with me ?
Brief Answer:
Likely to be folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
The tiny bumps is likely to be folliculitis. It is inflammation of hair follicles which occurs due to bacterial colonisation.
It would be very helpful if you could get back to me with clinical photograph for further assessment.
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak XXXXXXX
MBBS, MS, MCh
Likely to be folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
The tiny bumps is likely to be folliculitis. It is inflammation of hair follicles which occurs due to bacterial colonisation.
It would be very helpful if you could get back to me with clinical photograph for further assessment.
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak XXXXXXX
MBBS, MS, MCh
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
This is my problem. (Note see Picture)
Brief Answer:
Possibly folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
The picture seems to be clicked in very dim light. From the picture it possibly looks like folliculitis. It would be helpful if you could send a good resolution picture in good light conditions.
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Possibly folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
The picture seems to be clicked in very dim light. From the picture it possibly looks like folliculitis. It would be helpful if you could send a good resolution picture in good light conditions.
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i'm sorry that's the best one i could take, if it is folliculitis what can i do to treat it ?
Brief Answer:
Antibiotic and steroid ointment will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms
I would suggest you the following
1. Hot Seitz bath : To a tub of lukewarm water add 1 teaspoon of antiseptic. Sit in it for 15 to 20 minutes each session twice a day
2. Dry the area
3. Local application of antibiotic like Mupirocin along with steroid like Betamethasone applied locally thrice a day will be helpful.
Do keep me updated about progress.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Antibiotic and steroid ointment will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms
I would suggest you the following
1. Hot Seitz bath : To a tub of lukewarm water add 1 teaspoon of antiseptic. Sit in it for 15 to 20 minutes each session twice a day
2. Dry the area
3. Local application of antibiotic like Mupirocin along with steroid like Betamethasone applied locally thrice a day will be helpful.
Do keep me updated about progress.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
could i use a product by the name of candid-b ?
Brief Answer:
Candid B can be used.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms
Candid B is combination of Clotrimazole which is antifungal and Betamethasone which is steroid .
Candid B can be used . Along with that local application of T Bact Ointment which contains Mupirocin can be used.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Candid B can be used.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms
Candid B is combination of Clotrimazole which is antifungal and Betamethasone which is steroid .
Candid B can be used . Along with that local application of T Bact Ointment which contains Mupirocin can be used.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Simultaneous application
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Simultaneous application of T Bact Ointment with Candid B thrice a day will be helpful.
Wishing you great health.
Take care
Best regards
Deepak
Simultaneous application
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Simultaneous application of T Bact Ointment with Candid B thrice a day will be helpful.
Wishing you great health.
Take care
Best regards
Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
okay how can i prevent this from happening again ?
Brief Answer:
Antibacterial ointment application will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Next time you shave, I would advice you local application of Candid B ointment along with T Bact soon after shaving. This will prevent bacterial colonisation of hair follicle. Apply it twice a day for couple of days. Following which application of talcum powder will be helpful.
Keep updated.
Take care
Best regards
Deepak
Antibacterial ointment application will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Next time you shave, I would advice you local application of Candid B ointment along with T Bact soon after shaving. This will prevent bacterial colonisation of hair follicle. Apply it twice a day for couple of days. Following which application of talcum powder will be helpful.
Keep updated.
Take care
Best regards
Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok thank you and i'll keep u updated on the progress
Brief Answer:
Take care
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Wishing you great health.
Take care
.Deepak
Take care
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Wishing you great health.
Take care
.Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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