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Suggest Treatment For Folliculitis In Genital Area

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Posted on Mon, 18 Jan 2016
Question: hi
I have attached a photo of the problem I have been suffering of this for the last 3 months
can you please till me what is the problem ?

your help is much appreciated

thanks
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Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
many possible causes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is not possible to tell you exactly what this is just by looking at the photo. It could be something simple and not serious like folliculitis, an inflammation of the skin follicles. It could also be something more serious like herpes. You need to see a doctor and have an exam and testing done to determine the cause and get proper treatment. If you have had unprotected sex you will need complete testing for all sexually transmitted infections. Please be seen by a doctor as soon as possible to protect your health.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Kathy Robinson (5 minutes later)
thanks for your answer

No pain nor itch

will that maks different ?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for the follow up. If there is no pain then it is not likely herpes, which is a good thing. If it is just folliculitis then it should clear up on its own. It could still be some sort of wart or other infection that needs treatment so it is best to see a doctor that can perform testing on the area to make sure it is nothing that needs treatment to get it to clear up.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Kathy Robinson (4 minutes later)
thanks for your reply
if it is folliculitis how long it need to clear up ?
thanks
doctor
Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
few months

Detailed Answer:
Folliculitis can clear up after a few weeks to months. If it is persistent then sometimes warm compresses help or sometimes you need some oral antibiotics to knock it out.
Best wishes,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Folliculitis In Genital Area

Brief Answer: many possible causes Detailed Answer: Hello, It is not possible to tell you exactly what this is just by looking at the photo. It could be something simple and not serious like folliculitis, an inflammation of the skin follicles. It could also be something more serious like herpes. You need to see a doctor and have an exam and testing done to determine the cause and get proper treatment. If you have had unprotected sex you will need complete testing for all sexually transmitted infections. Please be seen by a doctor as soon as possible to protect your health. Regards, Dr. Robinson