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Getting Severe Ingrown Hairs When I Shave, Tiny Red Bumps On Buttocks, Armpit Sore. Should I See Doctor ?



I am used to getting ingrown hairs when I shave, and sometimes they can be quite severe. However, this morning I noticed a patch size of tiny bumps located on my buttock where I usually shave my bikini like/lower thigh. It's a patch bigger than a quarter, has a bunch of tiny clear bumps and is bright red and hard to the touch. I have not been exposed to any STD related causes. My glad under my left armpit is sore, as well as the one in my pelvic area on the same side as the patch. I attempted to squeeze them myself, clear fluid comes out and then I applied peroxide and cleaned the area. Should I see someone immediately? I certainly do not want it to get worse and am not sure what it could be. My immune system has been compromised lately as I've been staying up for a couple of days at a time, not sleeping or eating well due to work so I'm sure that doesn't help. Please advise. Thank you!
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Hi,

Often an ingrown hair will go away on its own. If it doesn't go away, an ingrown hair can become infected, permanently darken the skin, or leave behind a scar, especially if you've been scratching or picking at it.

Steroid medicine that you rub on your skin to bring down the swelling
Retinoids (Retin A) to remove dead skin cells and reduce the skin pigment changes that can occur from ingrown hairs
Antibiotic that you take by mouth or rub onto your skin to treat an ingrown hair infection.
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Getting Severe Ingrown Hairs When I Shave, Tiny Red Bumps On Buttocks, Armpit Sore. Should I See Doctor ?

Hi, Often an ingrown hair will go away on its own. If it doesn t go away, an ingrown hair can become infected, permanently darken the skin, or leave behind a scar, especially if you ve been scratching or picking at it. Steroid medicine that you rub on your skin to bring down the swelling Retinoids (Retin A) to remove dead skin cells and reduce the skin pigment changes that can occur from ingrown hairs Antibiotic that you take by mouth or rub onto your skin to treat an ingrown hair infection.