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Im hsv2 negative.... i've been getting small red bumps that are tender in my pubic area... they usually go away in a week or less.. what could it be?

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Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Folliculitis: Folliculitis is a very common, benign skin disorder that looks like scattered pinpoint red bumps on the skin.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Tarek Hamid answered

Herpes?: Do this bumps open later? Do they blister, could be herpes simplex frequent our breaks ..

Answered 3/27/2017

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A member asked:

Im hsv2 negative.... i've been getting small red bumps that are tender in my pubic area... they usually go away in a week or less.. what could it be?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Dr. Tarek Hamid answered

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