Snapshot A 27-year-old woman presents to her gynecologist for evaluation of bumps in her pubic area. She recently tried shaving her pubic hair. A day after she shaved, she noticed red bumps that are pruritic and painful. On physical exam, there are dozens of 1-2 mm hyperpigmented firm papules. She is counseled on available topical therapies to minimize symptoms and advised to use other methods of hair removal, such as waxing. Introduction Clinical definition login to view 4 more bullets Epidemiology Demographics login to view 2 more bullets Location login to view 1 more bullet Risk factors login to view 2 more bullets EtIOLOGY Pathogenesis login to view 3 more bullets Presentation Symptoms login to view 1 more bullet Physical exam login to view 3 more bullets Studies Labs login to view 1 more bullet Biopsy login to view 1 more bullet Histology login to view 3 more bullets Differential Folliculitis Cutaneous sarcoidosis login to view 1 more bullet Treatment Conservative login to view 7 more bullets Medical login to view 9 more bullets Complications Scarring or keloid formation Secondary bacterial infection Prognosis Often recurs