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What Causes Red Marks And Flaky Skin Around The Genitals?

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Posted on Fri, 5 Aug 2016
Question: I am a 27 year old male with no medical problems. I would like to know if these red marks and flaky skin around my genitals are razor burn or something else. I was sexually active 3 weeks ago. I shaved my genitals 3 weeks ago as well. There is some itching but not anymore than normal, I only noticed these spots because I was shaving again.
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It is folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Sir

Going by description of symptoms and clinical photograph , it is likely to be folliculitis. It is infection and inflammation of hair follicles, it usually occurs due to colonisation of hair follicles by bacteria ( staphylococcus ) at time of shaving. It is benign and can be taken care off.

Local application of Mupircon / fucidic acid ointment twice a day , even continued after shaving for a week will be curative.

Prophylactic application after shaving will help prevent it.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you

Take care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
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What Causes Red Marks And Flaky Skin Around The Genitals?

Brief Answer: It is folliculitis Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Sir Going by description of symptoms and clinical photograph , it is likely to be folliculitis. It is infection and inflammation of hair follicles, it usually occurs due to colonisation of hair follicles by bacteria ( staphylococcus ) at time of shaving. It is benign and can be taken care off. Local application of Mupircon / fucidic acid ointment twice a day , even continued after shaving for a week will be curative. Prophylactic application after shaving will help prevent it. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you Take care Best Regards Dr Shobha Deepak