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I have been noticing a lot of pimples in my pubic hair area, is this something normal? what can i do to stop it ? is this serious?

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Dr. Doyle Huey answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Infection: This is an indcation of some type of infection that is spreading from hair follicle to hair follicle and it needs to be evaluated and treated.

Answered 4/24/2014

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A member asked:

I have been noticing a lot of pimples in my pubic hair area, is this something normal? what can i do to stop it ? is this serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Doyle Huey answered

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