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A 25-year-old male asked:

Can someone describe the difference between folliculitis and herpes? i have 3 bumps in pubic hair area, not on penis they are not clustered, confused.

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Dr. Usha Mukhytaranswered

Gynecology 27 years experience

Bacterial and viral: Folliculitis is bacterial infection mostly from gram positive bacteria responds to penicillin derivative herpes is viral infection, is recurrent and needs anti viral medicaions.

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Can folliculitis on the pubic area cause a burning sensation in the penis' head?

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A 32-year-old male asked:

Greetings Docs! Is there any condition aside from herpes that cause clustered reddish or pink bumps on the genital area precisely where pubic hair grows? Secondly can you have herpes and not experience any pain, itch or blisters?

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