Folliculitis is a skin condition causing inflammation of one or more hair follicles. It occurs most often in the areas that are frequently shaved or friction due to clothes. The inflamed follicles get infected by staphylococcus aureus, and it affects people of all ages. Patients with diabetes, obesity, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), and eczema have an increased risk of developing folliculitis. It causes pus-filled bumps on the affected hair follicles. It often affects the scalp, groin, buttocks, and thighs. Applying topical antibiotic creams provides some relief.
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Does herpes cause open wound or ulcer on my scrotum?
Query: Hi doctor, I have an open wound or ulcer on my scrotum. I afraid that this might be herpes. However, the day before this wound I played football for 2 hours. I took a shower, but put on the same underwear and sprayed body spray on my boxers entirely before putting them on. I wore those boxers for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a little less likely to be herpes, as herpes typically manifest as blisters. I can confirm more accurately if you're open to sharing a picture. You could consider applying triple antibiotic cream (Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Polymyxin B) for a week and observe i... Read Full »
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