Foliculitis

[opium.livejournal.com]

Okay so, up until last year I never had this problem, but once in a while in my pubic area (not ON my actual genitals) I get small bumps. They aren't pimples but rather little tiny growths that look like them. They are apparently called foliculitis. But I only get them on my inner thighs and right where my thighs meet my groin.

Does this happen to anyone else? As long as I wash that area with anti-bacterial soap I'm okay and they don't show up, but ugh, they are annoying. If you pick them or try to "pop" them an actual little lump comes off. It's rather disturbing. My doctor says it's caused by an excess of staph bacteria on my skin. But why the hell would it only be in THAT area?
Bleh.

Comments

[ex-roanoke414.livejournal.com]

Hi, you wrote this a long time ago...I'm not sure if you are still on LJ or in this community but I was checking the archives and this is EXACTLY what I have...it reoccurs and I'm starting to get disturbed by it...they are like zit bumps and when I scratch or attempt to pop they come off in a little lump...could you tell me if you found anything else out and if you had to get more medication for it?

[opium.livejournal.com]

hey
i have never had this problem agasin, but as far as i recall, i just washed the area with antibacterial soap 1-2 times a day... not the genitals themselves but the skin with the bumps. my doc also gave me a certain cream but i forget what its called. if the soap thing doesnt work, go to your doctor.

[beachdogs.livejournal.com]

Thank you for responding! I certainly will see the Doc if it doesn't stop reoccuring!

[beachdogs.livejournal.com]

I have two journals...this is croatan_ebb too ! Sorry!