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Could this be herpers

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carmen02234
carmen02234

i had a pimple like bump for a month or so it did not hurt or burn but i did pick at it alot , and then it start to hurt after awhile, then a week or two later it became filled with white puss. im so scared at this point. please help

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    Guest carmen02234

    Posted

    I cant really tell in this picture, its not focused well. How many are there? Based on the pus and the fact that it was there for a month it sounds like an ingrown hair. Typically herpes would progress on its own, with different stages of it lasting a couple days each. It would likely never remain a solid single bump for that long just to result in filling with pus. Sound like an infected hair follicle or pore!

    • carmen02234
      carmen02234 Guest

      Posted

      it just one bump. i have been reading up on different types of bumps on google and seen so many different things it could be and just got scared when i read about herpes because i have some similar symptoms.

  • carmen02234
    carmen02234

    Posted

    i also forgot to mention that it is itchy and discomfort at times.

    • Guest
      Guest carmen02234

      Posted

      Thats okay its normal to worry! Herpes can present itself different in a lot of different people. However I am more than 90% sure this isnt it. If it is bothering you and not healing well it wouldnt hurt to see a doctor for piece of mind! and afterall an infected hair follicle is still an infection and maybe an antibiotic is needed... If its not on your actual vulva you can put some antibiotic ointment on it, just try not to get it on your vagina. Or a warm salt soak in a bath tub can help with healing it... Also keep the area as dry and clean as possible, avoid sweating, shaving and tight clothes.

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