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Could this be herpes or other type of infection?

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I had protected sex (intercourse and oral) with this girl exactly 3 weeks ago. 

However, 9 days after our encounter, I noticed small bumps on my groin area.

These looked like small pimples with a rash, however, they didn't itch. 

As the days passed these started to get redder. They looked like infected pores with hair.

A week went by and they started to get bigger and white, like a big pimple about to pop.

During the second week, they popped and released some white/yellowish pus.

Currently, the pimples still there and surrounder by a red rash on my skin, they still feel like bumps on my skin, and hurt a bit if pressed.

Based on how they looked at first and now, I'd like to know if this is herpes or some other infection.

Keep in mind, that the day I had sex, I trimmed by pubic hair. I trimmed it a bit more also after the first week of these pimples to have a better look at them. (Not sure if that made things worse)

I've already made an appointment with my physician, but I'd like to know your opinion.

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus Guest

    Posted

    If they mostly have hairs in them, then it sounds like folliculitis.
    • Guest
      Guest FelizCastus

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply.

      As per the images, most of them do, and yes...after doing some reading I've thought the same (folliculitis)

      As per your experience, could herpes look like that though?

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus Guest

      Posted

      Herpes can look like quite a few things, not just the classic textbook blister 'rash'. However, given that the sex was protected (which reduces the risk), that you had recently shaven the area, and now have bumps around hairs and no other symptoms, it would seem to suggest infected hair follicles.

    • Guest
      Guest FelizCastus

      Posted

      During these last 2 weeks, I've had some light headaches, but could be due more to daily activities and worry. I haven't felt any fever or flu symptoms. 

      Also, I actually just trimmed that area, I didn't shave it. But I do get your point. 

      I'll continue to observe how the pimples/rash go until the appointment with my doctor on Thursday.

  • JJ55
    JJ55 Guest

    Posted

    I am not one to answer your question. But you have done the right thing about going to the doctor. That will answer it . Hope you get negative report.
    • Guest
      Guest JJ55

      Posted

      Thanks for your good wish.

      I hope so as well.

      I'll keep this thread posted on any updates.

  • MiniD
    MiniD Guest

    Posted

    It does look like it to me :-(
  • Jack54122
    Jack54122 Guest

    Posted

    so what was the outcome?

    • Guest
      Guest Jack54122

      Posted

      After I went to my physician, he looked at it and said that it was folliculitis, and that I should not worry. I also asked to be tested for any STDs, and everything came out negative. The pimples disappeared after 2 more weeks. I was really relieved.

    • Regret
      Regret Guest

      Posted

      thank you so much for the update. helps a lot of people including me.

  • Regret
    Regret Guest

    Posted

    anyone have something similar? I had two of these types of sores on my scrotum

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