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Question: pubic scarring

WICEY - Thu Feb 08, 2007 9:02 am

Im 17 years old and I hav been shaving my bikini line for the past 4 years, but I have noticed that I have alot of bumps and ingrown hairs on my pubic area. It is often very very Itchy. I am becoming increasingly worried as I am mixed race and have dark skin and I am being left with alot of dark marks that are very visible, and I was wondering wherther this could be scarring and how can I get rid of it? I would greatly appriciate the help. Thank you

Jim58 - Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:22 am

im 19 female. and im going through the same problem. you arent the only one. I get ingrown hairs to im a black female.

Dr. Safaa Mahmoud - Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:19 am

Hello, These bumps are probably due to Dermatitis. Dermatitis is referred to different types of skin rashes that are caused by infections, allergies, and irritants. Contact Dermatitis occurs due to skin contact with a substance that causes an allergic reaction (allergic contact Dermatitis) or with an irritant substances (irritant contact Dermatitis). Avoiding the causing substance is the mainstay of prevention in addition to medications prescribed by your doctor. Post (dermatitis) or (Eczema) pigmentation: is a discoloration of the skin after healing of any underlying skin disease like skin eash, infection, Eczema or a drug reaction. This pigmentation tends to fade and clear slowly over a period of months. In dark-skinned persons, the pigmentation may persists for a longer period and is more intense. Individuals should avoid further damage like sunlight exposure. The dermatologist may recommend bleaching agents (fading creams) such as those containing hydroquinone may be used. Occasionally a mild steroid may help. Direct clinical examination is essential. Best regards.

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