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Bumps In Pubic Hair, Sensitive To Touch, Have Yellow Hard Pus. No Pain While Scratching. Herpes?
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I have 5 or 6 little pimple like bumps in my pubic hair at the very top. They don't hurt and are not sensitive to touch. A few of them have hairs in them. I scratched the top off one and it was like a pimple in that yellow hard pus came out the one next to it had clear liquid in it. Even when scratching the top of it there is no pain. They are very close together.
I am nervous that they are herpes. I have only had one partner for 14 years and have never seen a sore on him.
How would I know the difference?
I have 5 or 6 little pimple like bumps in my pubic hair at the very top. They don't hurt and are not sensitive to touch. A few of them have hairs in them. I scratched the top off one and it was like a pimple in that yellow hard pus came out the one next to it had clear liquid in it. Even when scratching the top of it there is no pain. They are very close together.
I am nervous that they are herpes. I have only had one partner for 14 years and have never seen a sore on him.
How would I know the difference?
Mon, 28 Oct 2013
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most common cause of such pustular eruptions in pubic area is bacterial infection,possibility of folliculitis that is Infection of the hair follicle of the adjacent skin is there.it presents as a pus filled bump (pustular eruption) on the skin.iIn most of the cases, the folliculitis usually is self-limiting but sometimes enlarges and ruptures, discharging the pus. Folliculitis is generally treated with topical antibiotics and antibacterial wash two or three times a day. sometimes may require oral antibiotics
Few other conditions may present with lesions that may appear like pus filled bumps like genital acne and certain cysts.
having such pustular lesions of the pubic area seem to be less likely but herpes,needs to be ruled out.
You must consult a gynaecologist if the lesion enlarges further.
welcome to HCM!
most common cause of such pustular eruptions in pubic area is bacterial infection,possibility of folliculitis that is Infection of the hair follicle of the adjacent skin is there.it presents as a pus filled bump (pustular eruption) on the skin.iIn most of the cases, the folliculitis usually is self-limiting but sometimes enlarges and ruptures, discharging the pus. Folliculitis is generally treated with topical antibiotics and antibacterial wash two or three times a day. sometimes may require oral antibiotics
Few other conditions may present with lesions that may appear like pus filled bumps like genital acne and certain cysts.
having such pustular lesions of the pubic area seem to be less likely but herpes,needs to be ruled out.
You must consult a gynaecologist if the lesion enlarges further.
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