thanks for the advise . I dont share makeup since i am the only one who weras make up in my house and i dont share any of my bath items w/ anyone else I took antibiotics and had it all drained out at the er it was fine for a while so y all of a sudden would another one come back it doesnt hurt and its not growing like the other one did i am a very hygenically clean person and bath 2 times a day the other was not caused by ingrown hair it was some sort of bacteruial infection but i did leave it untreated for a long time would that have something to do with the new lump i'm just worried as to what is causing them and they r on the back of my neck so i cant pull my hair up w/o it being noticed
Hello,
The second lump may be a boil or a carbuncle. Boils are caused by infection of the hair follicle by staph aureus.Hair follicles that are blocked by greasy creams, petroleum jelly, or similar products are more vulnerable to infection. Bacterial skin infections can be spread by shared cosmetics or washcloths, close human contact, or by contact with pus from a boil or carbuncle.In your case,it could have been from pus from the abscess.
Pls keep the area clean and apply some warm compresses. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful.In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed.Pls consult a dermatologist in that case.Also get your blood sugar levels estimated as recurrent boils or abscess may be found in diabetes.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted if you have any additional doubts.