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I recently shaved my pubic area, now i have three what seems like ingrown hairs on the inside of my lips what is it?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Good description: It is very likely that those are ingrown hair stubbles from the recent shaving that can cause a small pimple called folliculitis. However, in this forum, I cannot see the area and may require a exam by a GYN MD physician if the area because painful or enlarges.

Answered 1/15/2017

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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Ingrown hairs: are more likely after shaving. Why don't you use depiiadatory?

Answered 1/16/2017

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A member asked:

I recently shaved my pubic area, now i have three what seems like ingrown hairs on the inside of my lips what is it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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