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A member 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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Don’t know: Need to examine and see. Again, check with your doctor if you’re concerned

Dr Kratzberg agreed

Answered 2/9/2021

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