Ingrown hair is a condition where the shaved hair grows back into the skin rather than rising. It is caused due to improper exfoliation of the skin. It causes pain, inflammation, and small bumps in the area of hair removal. In some cases, it gets infected and causes pus-filled sores. Usually, it does not require treatment.
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How to treat ingrown hairs or razor bumps in my bikini area?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been shaving in my bikini area for some time now, and now I have a bunch of ingrown hairs or razor bumps. The area down there is red, has bumps, has open cuts from trying to dig out the ingrown hairs, and you can see the hair barely. It is just like a little dark spot under the ski... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Let the hair grow out a bit before shaving again. Resist the urge to scratch the area. It might itch, but breaking the bumps with your fingernails can lead to infection and scarring. Try to hold off as much as you can. Look for something t... Read Full »
I have pain on my butt due to an ingrown hair. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Initially, I thought I had an ingrown hair on my butt. Over the next few days, I tried to squeeze the area, and some pus came out. I applied antibiotic ointment and took a bath with Epsom salt. I also used some Ichthammol ointment on it, but none of these remedies worked. Before this h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello , Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Based on your description, it seems like you may have a furuncle or carbuncle. Here are some recommendations: Apply warm compresses locally to the affected area. Use ointment Mupirocin. I suggest you take Tab... Read Full »
I have rashes and bumps on my thighs. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hi doctor,I have rashes or bumps on the sides of my thigh. They do not bother me, nor do they go away. Some of them appear like purple and red spots. They also appear on my stomach and buttocks. I have had this for the past four years. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the pictures sent (attachments removed to protect the patient's privacy). It seems you have Keratosis pilaris (a condition that causes rough patches or bumps) or ingrown hairs. The most common cause of ingrown hairs is shaving, w... Read Full »
I have a red inflamed area on my upper lip. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a red and slightly inflamed area on my top lip. It has been there for three to four days and it does not seem to go away. I do not think it is a cold sore as I have never got one and has not gotten any bigger. Please, can I have some advice on what to put? I have attached a few ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I request you to kindly upload a few more good quality slightly close-up images so that I am able to have a better look. A cold sore usually presents with a grape-like cluster of fluid-... Read Full »
I have ingrown hair, black spots, and scars on my legs. How can I lighten these scars?
Query: Hello doctor,Is there anything I can do to prevent ingrown hairs in the groin area and on my legs? I have a significant number of black spots on my legs from trying to relieve the pain by squeezing them, and now I am left with scarred legs. Is there a cream I can use to lighten these scars, or what ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and concerns. Based on your description, it appears you may be dealing with ingrown hairs. The most common causes of ingrown hairs are shaving, waxing, and tweezing unwanted facial and body hair. These methods can leave the hair's sharp tip to... Read Full »
How to treat a hard lump in the groin area?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old female. I have a hard lump by the inner thigh and groin area for around two months now. I am on contraceptive pills for the past five years. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and the details you presented. Can you feel any pus or fluid kind of thing inside it? Is there any rise in temperature in the area around? Also, did you shave that area where the lump is? In ... Read Full »
How to treat a small, hard bump on the penile shaft?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a small hard bump on the back of my penis shaft and it has been there for two years without pain, itching, and irritation. Recently, I started to have leakage of blood from it so lightly and I do not know the reason for having it. I am not sexually active and I practice masturbati... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your statement, you are suffering from a small hard bump on the back of the penis shaft for the past two years. A small bump on the shaft of the penis can occur due to ingrown hair. In most cases, this condition will resolve on it... Read Full »
I am experiencing bumpy rough skin in the legs and hands. What are they?
Query: Hello doctor,I have bumps on my leg that are a little rough but not itchy. I also have some of those patches on my hands.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and examined your picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity. It appears to come from ingrown hairs. Shaving, waxing, and tweezing unwanted face and body hair are the most prevalent causes of ingrown hairs. By removing hair and lea... Read Full »
Acne leaves lasting scars. Recommend medication for fading?
Query: Hello doctor, I had severe acne issues during my teenage, and they subsided over the years. I am 30 years old, but I still get them every two or three months like a bump filled with pus around my nose and cheeks. Some triggering factors are reduced intake of water, seasonal change, trimming the hai... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I reviewed the images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The ingrown hair is due to the wrong way of trimming the hair. The sharp tip of the hair comes in close contact with the skin surface due to the wearing of tight sk... Read Full »
Red, painful swelling in pubic area. Is it ingrown hair?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a red and hard swelling in the pubic area around the waistline. The swelling is painful and tender when touched, although I cannot see any pus in it. I think it can be due to an ingrown hair, I plucked the hair in the region, although this did not result in any reduction in the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the information and image provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The swelling appears to be an abscess from the pictures shared. Swelling at the end of the hair follicle in the pubic area suggests folliculitis, an infection o... Read Full »
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