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Any idea what this could be please?

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tom12842
tom12842

Thanks a lot. Also accompanied with some slight bruise-like pain in my groin lymph nodes.

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    Dear tom,

    It looks like a recent outbreak of genital herpes (hence the scabs) and this would also explain the swollen glands. As you're aware, genital herpes is an STD, so please try to see a doctor to confirm the diagnosis and get checked for other infections. The condition appears to be healing, so I don't think you'll benefit from medication at this time. If the diagnosis is confirmed, you should alert your recent partner to this problem as they may be unaware.

    Rgds,

    Adhari.

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