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A member asked:
I have a few bumps here and there on my genital area on the part where u shave. slightly pink, small, can't see a hair. what is this? std?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not STD: This is folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicle) that you can get from shaving. Sexually transmitted disease comes from sex,not shaving.
Answered 1/16/2015
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Unlikely: It sounds more like irritation from shaving. Avoid excessive moisture and any irritants. Also, Sitz baths (soaking perineum in some warm water with a little Epsom salt in a shallow pan) for about 5 minutes daily as needed can be helpful. Obviously, refrain from shaving for a few days. If symptoms worsen, see your OB/GYN.
Answered 1/16/2015
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