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A 37-year-old male asked:
Forgot to ask. ive been told ive folliculitis and believed it was genital warts myself. my question is theyre red and hair follicles are involved but nope or anything pimple head at all. could these actually be warts even with hair involved?
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Dr. Arnold Lentnekanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Don’t know: Need to examine and see. Again, check with your doctor if you’re concerned
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A 20-year-old female asked:
My legs are full of red points and pimples with hair inside. I don't know if it is ingrown hairs or folliculitis. Is it possiple to cure this?
Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
Yes: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. This is folliculitis as you have described it.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Pimples on face (feel hard and are red) general fision told me that is of infection of hair follicles, tried many mediciations, what else to do?
Dr. Albert Pizzoanswered
Family Medicine 62 years experience
Facial pimples: Acne is a chronic disease, but is very treatable. Best course of action is to see a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
6-8 of the hair follicles on the base of my penis in the pubic hair region have raised a bit and turned darkish-gray or black? Genital warts?
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Possible cysts: Hard to say without more history and seeing photos of these lesions, but they could be due to clogged hair follicles - black color could be due to oxi... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Im white male derm told me I have acne keloidalis nuchse he didnt even look at my head just went off description. I have folliculitis like bumps all over head but they dont scar over just painful or itchy pimple like bumps? Any advice help clear?
Dr. Barry Austeranswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Acne nuchae keloidalis occurs on the back of the neck and presents as thick scars usually caused by ingrown hairs. Your condition seems more like a g... Read More
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Answered Mar 02, 2022
A 34-year-old male asked:
How does a dermatologist tell the difference between a mole, folliculitis, and a genital wart upon examination? Sorry for the question?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Skin bump diagnosis: These all look very different from one another. Typical moles, folliclulitis, and warts are easily disginguished by any dermatologist. Google each of ... Read More
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