Genital herpes? Small bump found on scrotum

Posted 5 years ago, 4 users are following.

drew35065

Been really lonely getting over a 10yr relationship breakup. made a bad choice to see an escort.

Had protected sex with a condom which literally lasted a minute.

Been full of anxiety ever since scared that I couldve contracted an STI.

it's been 8 days and have been full of anxiety and analyzing my genitals everyday for any symptoms.

saw my doctor but said it is too soon to spot for HSV in bloodwork.

found this bump today, it's not red, not tender, not itchy or painful to the touch. just one single bump.

could it he herpes? will be keeping a close eye on it the next few days. almost looks like an ingrown/Whitehead to me but there isnt a hair follicle where the bump is.

going crazy over thinking about being infected with herpes, wont be able to get bloodwork until the 3month mark...

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kim12266 drew35065

Posted 5 years ago

fordyce spots not herpes
nunyabiz drew35065

Posted 5 years ago

fordyce spots are not that big and usually there are a lot of them. Go get checked
kim12266 drew35065

Posted 5 years ago

fordyce spots can be that big it could also just be a whitehead spot looks like oil under the skin here as some examples
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mark91074 drew35065

Posted 5 years ago

looks like an inflamed fordyce spot or a pimple type bump. this is not herpes. you are going to be OK

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