
Suggest Treatment For Folliculitis In Genital Area

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
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
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
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


thanks for your answer
No pain nor itch
will that maks different ?
No pain nor itch
will that maks different ?
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
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


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
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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