Are these blisters herpes? Picture included

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I've been getting a lot of ingrown hair of late when I shave hence leading to bumps but this time it looks different. I have these blisters I don't know what they are and I'm so scared. they are mildly painful and itchy and I can see hair in themimage

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  • Posted

    Hey, I'm sorry to say but they look like herpes. You won't know until you get properly tested though so please go!

    • Posted

      thanks, I'm shocked and stressed. I'll probably book an appointment for next week

  • Posted

    hi , I'm not an expert but thats the classic text book look , I'm sorry.

    how long have they been there

    any symptoms

    best to go get a swab

    • Posted

      just from yesterday. I'm experiencing pain and a bit of itchiness

  • Posted

    go have them swab for herpes. herpes is usually a cluster of blisters.

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