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How can you tell the difference between an ingrown hair and genital herpes?
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See description: An infected ingrown hair is located right where the hair leaves the skin. Herpes lesions are usually greater in number and may be scattered on areas devoid of hair.
Answered 12/29/2015
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A doctor examination: These two extremely different problems do not in any way carry similar symptoms. Herpes is painful blisters that ulcerate. Ingrown hair is pus containing acne like lesions.
Answered 11/28/2017
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