I have a cyst developing in pubic area...it s painful to touch, but not terrible pain. It almost seems like pain when I get an ingrown hair. There is redness in the area as well. I have been noticing this for about 4 days now. What do you think it is and what should I do?
Hi, it appears you have "folliculitis"- this is an infection of the hair follicle. Usually, it will go from being red to yellowish tipped- this yellow color is due to the immune system cells fighting the infection/inflammation. I would recommend warm compress to the area (towel soaked in warm water and then water squeezed out). You could try Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325-650 mg every 4-6 hours as needed for pain. Do not take more than 3,000 mg of Acetaminophen over a 24 hour period. You can also try Ibuprofen (400-800 mg three times a day with food)- it has an anti inflammatory effect. Do not take Ibuprofen if you have a history of chronic kidney disease, bleeding from your gut or severe reflux. You can consider applying Erythromycin or Clindamycin lotion or gel to the area twice daily until it completely resolves. Another options Mupirocin ointment twice daily to the affected area until it disappears completely. Since these antibiotics need a prescription, I would recommend seeing a primary care doctor.Please let me know if that was helpful. Thanks!