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Suggest Treatment For Xit Like Abrasion On Penis
Question: Have an abrasion on penis looked like a zit. Shaved pubic area this morning and this popped up within an hour or so. little white head that I popped and now just a little red. no pain no tingling. Wondering if it could be herepes.
Brief Answer:
No sir, this is not herpes for sure
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. No sir, your presentation is no where similar to that of herpes and is most probably just an irritated hair follicle due to the whole process of hair removal through shaving.
In the future, please avoid popping this as it causes the inflamed hair follicle to become vulnerable to infections. But for now, answering your query is simple as this is not herpes and is just called folliculitis (i.e. inflammation of the hair follicle). I have the following recommendations:
+Can apply warm compress to the region (direct or indirect)
+Take warm showers
+Take sitz baths using epsom salt
+Keep genital region clean and dry
+Change inner wear regularly to prevent infection of the hair follicle
You should be fine in no time sir, do not worry. I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
No sir, this is not herpes for sure
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. No sir, your presentation is no where similar to that of herpes and is most probably just an irritated hair follicle due to the whole process of hair removal through shaving.
In the future, please avoid popping this as it causes the inflamed hair follicle to become vulnerable to infections. But for now, answering your query is simple as this is not herpes and is just called folliculitis (i.e. inflammation of the hair follicle). I have the following recommendations:
+Can apply warm compress to the region (direct or indirect)
+Take warm showers
+Take sitz baths using epsom salt
+Keep genital region clean and dry
+Change inner wear regularly to prevent infection of the hair follicle
You should be fine in no time sir, do not worry. I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
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