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If This Is A Normal Pimple Or Herpes I Have A Pimple In Groin Area?

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Posted on Fri, 17 Jan 2025
Question: Hi I have a pimple in groin area and would like to check if this is a normal pimple or herpes
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload Images

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "Reports section " so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly.

Hope to assist you further with your query.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (30 hours later)
Hello i’ve got no response
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 days later)
Brief Answer:
folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
I have viewed the images.

It is bacterial folliculitis. Not genital herpes. You may use a topical antibiotic ointmemt e.g either Mupirocin 2% ointment or Neosporin ointment, twice daily.

Take care
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If This Is A Normal Pimple Or Herpes I Have A Pimple In Groin Area?

Brief Answer: Kindly upload Images Detailed Answer: Hello, I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "Reports section " so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly. Hope to assist you further with your query. Take care.