Suggest Treatment For Folliculitis In Pubic Area

Posted on Wed, 15 Oct 2014

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Question : I have had two girlfriends in the past year and a half. Both of my girlfriends I did not use a condom. I have had the symptoms for about maybe a few months but it would go away. I have noticed that when my girlfriend is on top of me during sex. And it is very rough. It always seems to make it worse. The location of them are right above my genitals its wear my girlfriend grinds on me when she is on top. They do not hurt or itch at all. I am sending three more photos

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not Molluscum likely Folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for follow up query.

I have gone through photos and details sent by you.

It appears to be folliculitis. It does not appear like molluscum.
You can clean area with warm water twice daily.
Avoid friction in area.
Apply topical antibiotic cream like mupirocin or fucidin twice daily.
Do not trim hair too short.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (8 minutes later)

What is folliculitis? How would I get it ?

Should I go see a doctor? or can I get these creams over the counter?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Bacterial infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It is a bacterial infection .it can be due to ingrowing hairs or friction causing it.
So you can use otc antibacterial creams or creams like mupirocin or fucidin or silverex.
Follow instructions given earlier.
You can get back to me or consult doctor if does not subside.
You can get back for clarification else close the discussion and rate
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju