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Is folliculitis possible in between the buttocks? i have reddish bumps on my lower buttcheeks.

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

FOLLICULITIS BUTT: IT IS POSSIBLE. HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN GOING ON? CHECK WITH YOUR REGULAR DOCTOR OR A DERMATOLOGIST. BEST LUCK

Answered 8/16/2015

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