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Folliculitis

Does sex aggravate or worsen folliculitis?


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Hi,

Folliculitis is inflammation of the hair follicle - it can occur during sexual intercourse if hair get pulled out due to friction etc.

Individuals who are predisposed to folliculitis should be extremely careful about personal hygiene. Application of antiseptic washes may help prevent recurrences. A topical antibiotic cream, mupirocin (Bactroban®), has been effective at reducing bacterial colonization in the nostrils. It is applied twice daily for a week and is repeated every 6 months.

Let us know if you need any other information and consult a skin specialist if the lesion is persistent.

Regards.
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It does for me, I only had a few bumps before waking up from my sexual dormancy, and they spread from doin' it.
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