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Shaving or waxing
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Sweating
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Tight clothing
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Bacteria entering hair follicles
Symptoms:
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Red or white pimple-like bumps
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Mild itching or irritation
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Sometimes filled with pus
When to worry:
If bumps spread, become painful, or do not improve in a few days, seek medical evaluation.
2. Sebaceous (Epidermoid) Cysts
These are smooth, round, painless lumps caused by blocked oil glands.
Key features:
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Slow-growing
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Usually harmless
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May become tender if irritated
Most resolve on their own. If they enlarge or become painful, a doctor can remove or drain them.
Conditions That Require Medical Evaluation
3. Genital Warts (HPV)
Genital warts are caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV).
Symptoms:
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Flesh-colored, soft bumps
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May appear singly or in clusters
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Sometimes cauliflower-like
Because HPV is common and often silent, professional diagnosis is important.
4. Genital Herpes (HSV)
Herpes lesions often begin as small fluid-filled blisters that open into tender sores.
Early signs include:
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Tingling
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Burning
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Itching
Outbreaks may recur. Early diagnosis helps manage symptoms and prevent transmission.