I have small red dots around the vaginal area. Please help.

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You should not use any exfoliating agent in the pubic area when there is already contact dermatitis. It leads to more inflammation, erythema, and burning sensation. Please send good quality clinical photograph and revert. Please mention what creams you have applied.

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I have seen the attached photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is folliculitis and due to the past history of exfoliation, each follicle looks inflamed. I suggest you try using the following: Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent.

1. Flutibact cream (Fluticasone and Mupirocin) or HH Fudic cream (Mometasone and Fusidic acid), once daily for 10 to 15 days. It is a combination of antibacterial and mild steroid, which will help to reduce the inflammation and burning sensation.
2. Later, continue antibacterial T-Bact cream (Mupirocin), once daily.
3. Always avoid shaving in the opposite direction of hair growth, as it will prevent ingrown hair and folliculitis.
4. Consider hair laser reduction treatment after resolution of folliculitis, it would help.
5. Do not use any exfoliating creams over the pubic area.
6. There is no need to use moisturizer.
7. If you feel there is dryness, then Aveeno cream can be used.