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Diag. with folliculitis in pubic region twice. was presc easy antibiotics, and benzoyl p. started after intercourse with a girl? nothing has helped.
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One idea: This may be pityrosporum / M furfur fungus and a simple antifungal such as might be used for tinea versicolor would be worth a try. This isn't a sexually transmitted disease.
Answered 8/27/2015
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