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Is this Genital herpes

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kev74504
kev74504

Does anyone recognise this I'm scared its herpes and I have another week before I can see a doctor 😒

many help would be apreciated

 thanks

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus kev74504

    Posted

    Hmmm, I can definitely see something, and herpes can present as tiny bumps, but I'm not sure, as female lesions look different. Well, at least mine did.

    Can you provide any other details? Like when did you last have sex or receive oral sex, do you have any other symptoms or just the tiny bumps, is this the first time you've ever noticed something like this, etc.?

  • kev74504
    kev74504

    Posted

    Thanks for replying I last had sex 5 weeks ago 10 days ago I noticed a rash starting I applied some fucidin cream for a few days and now it's gone wild I also have itching down the front of my legs and on the inside it looks like bits of skin coming off I'm in so much pain but it doesn't hurt to pee 
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus kev74504

      Posted

      If this is the first time you've ever noticed something like this and it was five weeks ago since you last had any sexual activity, I seriously doubt this is herpes. The incubation period for a first outbreak is only a week to two weeks. Herpes also doesn't cause skin to come off. Could well be a fungal infection or other rash. Best to have a doctor look at it rather than self-treat. Let us know the outcome!
  • kate38355
    kate38355 kev74504

    Posted

    I think it's possible, but it could also be something else. As a female, mine looks vaguely like this in the beginning of an outbreak and then develops into sores and ulcers. However that being said it definitely could just be a rash, or reaction to something else. Have you been under a lot of stress lately? Anything that might have set things off?
  • kev74504
    kev74504

    Posted

    Yeah I've just moved house I can't believe how sore I am I'm really stinging and currently at sea and don't get back until the end of next week
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus kev74504

      Posted

      A first outbreak would not take 5 weeks to manifest, nor would it cause peeling. I really think you can relax about herpes. smile
    • kev74504
      kev74504 FelizCastus

      Posted

      This is how it started 😞😞😐😢 gutted I've broke my favourite toy 
  • kev74504
    kev74504

    Posted

    doEs anTone recognise this firSt symptom ?
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus kev74504

      Posted

      Yes, this looks suspect, but as already mentioned, a first outbreak of herpes does not take five weeks to occur, nor does it cause skin to come off. Better get yourself to a doctor. Is there not one on board?
    • kev74504
      kev74504 FelizCastus

      Posted

      There's a medic but to be honest I would rather I kept my business private from the rest of the crew
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus kev74504

      Posted

      Yeah, I thought that might be the case, especially given the location of your infection, although it still doesn't sound like herpes overall. Besides the overly long incubation period and peeling skin, a first outbreak is usually confined to the genitalia, but yours is also on your thighs (more likely with a recurrence). Actually, that's an idea. Why not see your medic for what's on your leg only? Either way, I hope it starts to clear up!
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