Certainly could be folliculitis and I would trust that a Dermatologist can even recognize variations on the typical picture, which is why your case might not match the pictures you've seen.
If it is folliculitis she should make some recommendations to you regarding shaving, clothing fiber types, possible relief treatments. It can certainly recur and persist.
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