Or is it just an ingrown hair? A herpes sore near your vagina or penis is caused by one of the herpes simplex viruses — herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2).

Ingrown hairs occur when a hair grows back into its ... them with creams and surgery if people do want to remove them. Syphilis is an STI that can cause white ulcers to develop on the testicles.

Ingrown hairs are most common in areas where you shave or wax your hair, but they can occur anywhere hair grows. This includes the pubic area, base of the penis, or shaft of the penis. Ingrown ...

Finding an ingrown hair a few days after shaving, waxing or epilating is frustrating. It’s caused by hair curling into and getting trapped underneath the skin, and it can be itchy and painful.

I think it’s an ingrown hair. At least, I hope it is! I’m beginning to worry that it’s something more serious like an STD given where it’s located. How can I tell the difference and when ...

Q: I’ve been told waxing is superior to shaving. Will it help if I have dry, itchy vaginal skin and ingrown hair follicles? A: If you are prone to ingrown hairs, you would benefit more from ...