What causes a pubic area rash after surgery?

Question

Hello doctor,

I recently underwent breast cancer surgery, and I believe that after administering general anesthesia, they removed my pubic hair before the procedure. It has been 10 days now, and I am experiencing severe burning, rashes, cuts, and dry skin around my pubic area. What should I do?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I am very sorry about your medical condition, and I am glad that you are paying attention to changes in your body system. But do not worry, I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms, I know how you feel discomfort about this, but let us take a look at your situation.

Based on the picture you sent, it may be obvious that you have developed a furunculosis, a pustular skin rash, possibly from the infected or blunt blade that was used to shave your pubic hair during your breast cancer removal. So, in order to have a proper diagnosis, I will ask you to do a skin swab test to rule out possible bacteria, fungi, or viral infection, and kindly share the report with me.

There are possibly treatment options I can render at this point that will help with your skin ailment:

Please apply topical Clindamycin ointment twice daily for two weeks.
Cefuroxime 500 mg (milligrams) orally twice daily for two weeks.
Acyclovir 800 mg orally twice daily for two weeks.
Ketoconazole 200 mg orally twice daily for two weeks.

I hope this helps.

Please follow up if you have any further concerns.

Thank you.