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I am not sure whether or not to think that i have the genital warts strain of hpv. i shave my pubic hair and get ingrown hairs. should i be concerned?
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No: Pubic ingrown hairs and genital warts are two separate and unrelated problems. Ingrown hairs will have red bumps often with a whitehead just adjacent to the hair follicle. Genital warts would be larger than a hair follicle and often have a cauliflower like surface. To prevent ingrown hairs, shave with the grain of the hairs. To get rid of warts, you'll need to see your dermatologist or obgyn.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes: Unprotected sex can transmit many types of infections, ingrown hairs are common with shaving but are not a sign of warts or hpv.
Answered 6/21/2015
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