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Ingrown hairs or herpes, how can i tell?
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Totally different.: Ingrown hairs are little bumps within individual hair follicles. Herpes is usually a group of painful blisters, most commonly near the mouth or genital area, but it can occur in other locations as well.
Answered 9/16/2013
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