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crunch folliculitis

Hi, I am a healthy individual. for the past year, I noticed that after each intercourse with different partners I get an infection in my crunch are, usually red "pimple" like infection with some crusting which is warm to touch and painful. I usually use chlorhexidine and an ointment antibiotic such as "Fucidin" or "dermacombin" and it heals in a couple of weeks. this issue is very frustrating and affects my sexual life. Would like to ask if there is any suggestion to how I may prevent these skin infections and treat them more efficiently maybe.
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thank you in advance.
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563773 tn?1374246539
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Hello,
It can be due to folliculitis and if you are sexually active then herpes sores should be ruled out. Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. When signs do occur, they typically appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum. The blisters break, leaving tender ulcers (sores) that may take two to four weeks to heal the first time they occur. Typically, another outbreak can appear weeks or months after the first, but it almost always is less severe and shorter than the first outbreak.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.


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