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A 25-year-old female asked:
I've small red pimples on my buttocks, are these folliculitis?? how to treat please??
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Dr. Natalie Gearyanswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Folliculitis: Is an inflammation of the hair follicles, not infectious not contagious. Use an exfoliative and then lubricate. If they don't resolve see you dermatologist
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