Skin in the groin area deals with constant stress—“heat, sweat, friction, tight waistbands, and hair removal”—so irritation is common. A typical cause is ingrown hairs, when “a shaved or waxed hair curls under the skin and forms a red, itchy, sometimes tender bump.” Instead of squeezing, simple care like warm compresses, gentle exfoliation, looser clothing, and pausing shaving usually works best. Another frequent issue is folliculitis. If bumps resemble small pimples around hair follicles and feel itchy or sore, they may come from “friction, tight clothes, hot tubs, or bacteria and yeast on the skin.” Mild cases often improve with...
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