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I’m Wondering What These Bumps On My Groin Are? I

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Posted on Sat, 6 Jul 2019
Question: I’m wondering what these bumps on my groin are? I get them a lot, except this one is large. It looked like a white head so I tried to pop it. I believe they appeared after shaving
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Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings
Are you diabetic or allergic to anything?
It looks like infection of hair roots called as folliculitis.
You can apply any antibiotic ointment for 2 weeks.
Mupirocin ointment is a good choice.
HOPE MY ANSWER HELPS YOU
REGARDS
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (10 minutes later)
Does this look like herpes to you?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not at all

Detailed Answer:
From the picture it doesn't look like herpes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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I’m Wondering What These Bumps On My Groin Are? I

Brief Answer: Could be folliculitis Detailed Answer: Hi Greetings Are you diabetic or allergic to anything? It looks like infection of hair roots called as folliculitis. You can apply any antibiotic ointment for 2 weeks. Mupirocin ointment is a good choice. HOPE MY ANSWER HELPS YOU REGARDS