A member asked:

After shaving, i noticed small open sores on vaginal area (mainly the outer lip).they are painful and have hair growing out the middle is it herpes?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Folliculitis : No it does not sound like it is herpes. What you are describing is a type of skin infection called folliculitis. It arises when the hair follicles become inflamed and infected after shaving.

Answered 5/9/2014

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Possibly folliculitis: you may have developed an infection of your hair follicles in that area from shaving. I would see a dermatologist, general physician or gynecologist to be sure. try not to shave until you figure out what is going on.

Answered 5/11/2014

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