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Hi how are you i have a question is okay to have sex withy mate if he has folliculitis on inner higher thigh they are healing but i just wanted to kn?
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Folliculitis: Not an STI but if there is a break in the skin, the organism responsible for the folliculitis may transfer to your skin. Keep the area covered. All the best.
Answered 4/14/2017
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