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I have folliculutis on my pubic hair and it hurts very bad what is it cause from?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Staph: Folliculitis is almost always caused by a superficial infection with staphylococcus aureus. Keep the area meticulously clean. You may apply a small amount of topical antibiotic. Keep your hands away. Sometimes if the infection is extensive or deep some physicians will prescribe oral antibiotics.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 12/8/2019

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr. F: Folliculitis: Visit this site for info on this topic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/folliculitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20361634

Answered 12/8/2019

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A member asked:

I have folliculutis on my pubic hair and it hurts very bad what is it cause from?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Singh agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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