Folliculitis on my groin area spreading?

[Blueman39]

I started getting these 3-4 years ago (not a STI) and they are slowly very slowly starting to spread towards the tip of my penis.
It doesn't hurt it is just bumps with very fine bits of hair sticking out.

I masturbate a lot so does the friction on the skin causing this to happen?
I am kinda worried because it is starting to spread and doesn't look so good

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[WorriedTeen211]

I have been having symptoms almost exactly like this but they aren't really white heads, I don't really masturbate but I was living with my girlfriend when I first got them and we had sex almost every day, I moved out and it recently came back but instead of one there are 3, and I only have sex maybe 2 times a week now, I'm getting really worried this is an std, I'm 18 And only have had sex with 3 girls but my last girl was a lil ***** but said she got tested, plz msg back as soon as u can

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to folliculitis. Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing or blockage of the follicle. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph).

It may be caused by simple irritation, infections like bacteria and yeasts and friction from clothing or blockage of the follicle.

Keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful.
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.