3 days post op Bikini hair removal, I got so many white bumps in vaginal area. It hurts and its itchy. Any suggestion? (photo)

Question

I used Rivanol disinfection and Mupirocin ointment from today as my doctor said. The hair removal laser was I2PL and it required gels, maybe i was alergic to the gel

Bryson G. Richards, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and picture.You likely have some inflammation after the laser hair removal. See your physician. The larger lesions can be opened up with a fine needle. Topical antibiotic and twice daily cleanser will help to clear things up within a couple weeks.I hope this helps.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo. Based on your photo you most likely have some inflammation after treatment. I recommend having a follow up with your treating physician for an evaluation and treatment. Best of Luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo. Based on your photo you most likely have some inflammation after treatment. I recommend having a follow up with your treating physician for an evaluation and treatment. Best of Luck!

Christopher Dannaker, DO, MPH, FAAD · Answer

This appears to be inflamed hair follicles (folliculitis).  It can be mechanical (from the hair being heated by the laser and irritating the follicle) or infectious (usually bacteria from the skin can invade the follicle).  Either way it can look similar.  If you do not respond to topical antibiotics like mupirocin, then your doctor might consider culturing the pustules or empirically putting you on an oral antibiotic. Please see him back if this is not improving over the next 3-5 days or as your doctor might have instructed you.

3 days post op Bikini hair removal, I got so many white bumps in vaginal area. It hurts and its itchy. Any suggestion? (photo)

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