SOME of you may be accustomed to shave the pubic area. Be careful, because if the ingrown hair, can result in infections and sexual health problems.
Ingrown hair is a problem that occurs when the hair curls back into the follicle and grows, and grows below the skin surface. It is most often experienced when you shave the hair in the pubic area, this can lead to infection, as reported by LIVESTRONG.
This infection if left unchecked can develop into folliculitis. Staphylococcus aureus and other bacteria are a common cause of these infections, butinfections can also be caused by a fungus or yeast. Folliculitis often characterized by redness, itching, inflammation, sometimes painful bumps on each follicle.
Although most cases are mild skin problems and can heal itself without medical intervention, the tendency to infection can have serious consequences if left untreated. Ingrown hairs can become infected with flesh-eating bacteria that can spread to the entire pubic area. Therefore, the existing symptoms consult your doctor.