HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member 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.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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.

Answered 11/30/2013

4.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can a wart grow pubic hair through it? I have a single skin colored smooth bump on my vulva with 2 hairs growing from it for a year now. It doesn't hurt or grow in size. My gyno said it was folliculitis but idk since it has lasted a long time by now?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Have 4 small bumps same colour as the skin under the head of the penis, gone to doctor and had them frozen twice, but they haven't gone, confused?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Have small cluster of small red bumps in Pubic area ( not on penis) and its not raised bumps. it itches and i scratched it, started to bleed. Is this herpes? Does herpes itch a lot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have clusters of bumps on the underside of my penis and sack and pubic area. I don't know if it is herpes or warts. I have pictures as well.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Whats the difference symptom wise between herpes and folliculitis? Can herpes be in pubic hair area or must it be on the penis? Really want advice....
Red bumps at base of penis on penis near pubic hairs could it be folliculitis It came back after almost healing and spreaded more ?
Is it possible to have folliculitis without heads on them like pimples? The bumps are in pubic area and every doctor except one said Folliculitis and one said Genital Warts. How could these two things be confused for the other?
Two painful bumps, one on each side of base of penis in pubic hair area that have since scabbed and started healing. Is herpes unlikely is this area?
I think I may have herpes on my genitals I have a smal painless bump on my head of my dick ,no burning when I pee. Itching in pubic area. What do you think. I never had sores on my penis or scabs. What do you think??

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.