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Red bumps at base of penis on penis near pubic hairs could it be folliculitis it came back after almost healing and spreaded more ?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Sounds typical: See a doctor. But from what you say, this sounds like typical folliculitis.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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