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What does pubic hair bumps look like ? and how do they feel ? can they bleed or pus ? but there's no infection ? when and if it goes away ?

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Folliculitis: Symptoms of folliculitis the symptoms of folliculitis can vary depending on the infecting agent, but the most common symptoms are the following: clusters of tiny red spots develop around the hair follicle, pus-filled lesions that tend to crust after some time, erythema or redness on the affected area, itchy and sensitive skin.

Answered 9/26/2016

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