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A member asked:

L left side of pubic area is red, painful, and tender to the touch. what's causing this? how do i stop it? is it serious?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Need exam: I would suggest a physical examination to determine the cause of redness.

Answered 4/22/2014

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

.? Shaved area?: Folliculitis, like skin irritation and pimples can do that. Topical creams or lotions can be irritants like poison ivy. Other local trauma?

Dr Sanner agreed

Answered 4/22/2014

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