Help! is this Folliculitis or an Allergie?

Question

I started discovering I had Folliculitis. But I'm not sure what type of it.But it started like almost 4 weeks ago.When it first came out,There were alot of Red little rash on my pubic area,but none on the inside of my vagina, then a few days later I started itching.I really don't know How I got it, but It might be because of wearing tight clothes (I also have Strech marks on some parts of my body that develope a long time ago) or it might be a certain Product I'm alergic to that I don't know.I Started using "Olay" soap , and I usually use Dove.When I started using it thats when I started seeing these red spots. But Since then I stopped using Olay and I started using Dove again, and this time its been 2 or 1 weeks pass and the "Folliculitis" is redusing, I notice that there are a few left and I'm not Itching anymore.I know my father is Allergic to Chicken, but he isn't allergic to any kind of Soap that I asked him. Do you think I should still continue to use my Anti-bacterial soap until it goes away?what do u think I should do?

I had a Friend who Used Olay too and she started getting itchy, but she stopped to and i went away. I was wondering what would be the best medicine that would be gentle for me, because it isnt serious.

Well my so called "Rash" isn't inside of my vagina, its only on my pubic area. and When I had it in the beginning, I wasn't itchy inside my vagina. Plus, the rash didn't spread in other parts of my body


I also learned that Dove is an Anti-bacterial Soap. when I was searching over the net, It said it also try any anti-bacterial soaps if Folliculitis appears, but it also says if it doesn't go away in a few days or 2 weeks I should get a medcine.But its past 2 weeks already, but it isn't getting worse. So yah.............. PLEASE Tell me what I should do, so should I still buy some medication? or continue to use My anti-bacterial soap?

Well the first time I shaved was the ending of May. it was my first time, but I didn't got the reaction until July (this month) and I haven't shaved since then after the first time I did it. but I used Olay at June and was also the first time to use it. Then I switched back to Dove. When I was back in the Philippines, I wasn't using Dove, I was using a Philippine Brand called "Safegard" and I don't know if its an Anti-bacterial soap. When I got back here in the US, thats when I started using Dove.

Answer 1

it is difficult to answer

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First of all shaving can cause breakouts on any part of the body, and shaving in an area that does not remain free of sweat and moisture at all times can be especially irritating. Allergic reactions can occur at any time in life. Some of them can be inherited, and others are totally individual. You could have had a reaction to the shaving, the choice of soap and the fact that you are wearing tight clothing. Many, many soaps and body wash type soaps have a lot of chemical additives, which is most likely what has added to your problem. If you cannot get to a Doctor to have this all confirmed; which is your best choice, you need to not shave the area with the outbreak; or you will continue to reinfect the area and have more outbreaks. As you shave, no matter how carefully, you are removing hair and making tiny, microscopic cuts into the dermis, which is the upper layer of your skin. The existing "folliculitis" will just keep reoccurring and reinfecting. I had an outbreak of impetigo, which is a skin rash and infection caused by uncleanliness, on my face, of all places; when I was a teenager. I had the outbreak in between my lower lip and my chin. It was worse than the worst outbreak of acne anyone has ever seen. I ended up at the doctors office having it literally scrubbed off of my face, scabs and all with a lot of medical gauze. It still brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it, and this was decades ago. I had to have an antibiotic cream to put on the area, and then it had to be covered with a large bandage. I don't know what was more humiliating going around with the scabby face or the bandage. I found out at that time that I was actually allergic to Ivory soap, and actually had to switch to Dial. I still keep a couple of plain, non- colored, unscented, non antibacterial bars of Dial in my home; just in case of any rash type outbreaks. I had caught the impetigo from a classmate who had it, it is highly contageous, and he had come to school with it and just spread it through the entire school. I would find some plan Dial soap to use, while you still have the problem, make sure you are drying off throughly after showering or bathing. I would get some teatree oil, it is a natural anteseptic from Australia, and comes in small bottles in the health food sections of most stores. It can also be ordered on-line. It is highly concentrated, I keep a small clean spray bottle of it mixed 1/3 tea tree oil with 2/3 filtered water at all times for cuts, scratches, scrapes, rashes and even use it on the animal members of my household for the same types of injuries plus I use it to clean out their ears and avoid mites. I would lightly spray the outbreak area, at night, after showering and sleep without undies, which is the best thing to do on a regular basis so that area of the body can "breathe." Please avoid the tight clothing, this is never a good choice, no matter how young and cute you are, healthwise. I hope this helps. Best of luck to you. Have a good day!!!

Answer 2

First of all shaving can cause breakouts on any part of the body, and shaving in an area that does not remain free of sweat and moisture at all times can be especially irritating. Allergic reactions can occur at any time in life. Some of them can be inherited, and others are totally individual. You could have had a reaction to the shaving, the choice of soap and the fact that you are wearing tight clothing. Many, many soaps and body wash type soaps have a lot of chemical additives, which is most likely what has added to your problem. If you cannot get to a Doctor to have this all confirmed; which is your best choice, you need to not shave the area with the outbreak; or you will continue to reinfect the area and have more outbreaks. As you shave, no matter how carefully, you are removing hair and making tiny, microscopic cuts into the dermis, which is the upper layer of your skin. The existing "folliculitis" will just keep reoccurring and reinfecting. I had an outbreak of impetigo, which is a skin rash and infection caused by uncleanliness, on my face, of all places; when I was a teenager. I had the outbreak in between my lower lip and my chin. It was worse than the worst outbreak of acne anyone has ever seen. I ended up at the doctors office having it literally scrubbed off of my face, scabs and all with a lot of medical gauze. It still brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it, and this was decades ago. I had to have an antibiotic cream to put on the area, and then it had to be covered with a large bandage. I don't know what was more humiliating going around with the scabby face or the bandage. I found out at that time that I was actually allergic to Ivory soap, and actually had to switch to Dial. I still keep a couple of plain, non- colored, unscented, non antibacterial bars of Dial in my home; just in case of any rash type outbreaks. I had caught the impetigo from a classmate who had it, it is highly contageous, and he had come to school with it and just spread it through the entire school. I would find some plan Dial soap to use, while you still have the problem, make sure you are drying off throughly after showering or bathing. I would get some teatree oil, it is a natural anteseptic from Australia, and comes in small bottles in the health food sections of most stores. It can also be ordered on-line. It is highly concentrated, I keep a small clean spray bottle of it mixed 1/3 tea tree oil with 2/3 filtered water at all times for cuts, scratches, scrapes, rashes and even use it on the animal members of my household for the same types of injuries plus I use it to clean out their ears and avoid mites. I would lightly spray the outbreak area, at night, after showering and sleep without undies, which is the best thing to do on a regular basis so that area of the body can "breathe." Please avoid the tight clothing, this is never a good choice, no matter how young and cute you are, healthwise. I hope this helps. Best of luck to you. Have a good day!!!

Answer 3

how many times you gonna ask this?