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I had an ingrown hair on my public region, which is common since a i regularly shave the area. i have noticed that the spot has gotten larger recently. i am sexually active but there is no chance of std/sti. could it be getting larger due to shaving?
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Yes, it never heals: When frequent shaving of this area occurs, the pubic hairs curl inward after a few days and re-infect a follicular infection. A non medical "guru" would suggest the obvious answer-stop shaving so frequently and allow the infected area to heal. This GYN MD concurs
Answered 4/29/2020
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