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I have what i think are 3 ingrown hairs on my pubic area. it looks like there is pus in them and it is red around the area. are they ingrown hairs?

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Dr. Joseph Gutman answered

Well...: You can have a folliculitis (infection of hair follicles) and this is common during summer (hot months.) Cleaning with soap and water a couple times a day followed by keeping the area dry is helpful. Keep in mind that if you are sexually active this could be Herpes (unlikely but possible)

Answered 7/1/2014

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A member asked:

I have what i think are 3 ingrown hairs on my pubic area. it looks like there is pus in them and it is red around the area. are they ingrown hairs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Gutman answered

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