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Herpes?! Help please

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rw123
rw123

Hello all! I recently had unprotected sex about a month ago on 3/19/22. For reference, before that, I last had sex July 2020 and was HSV tested Oct 2020 (which was neg both types).

Around the beginning of April, I started to get itchy around my perineum and noticed my skin would peel a bit whenever I wipe to use the bathroom. The peeling kept gradually increasing and the itchiness remained the same over the days. I also noticed I had small paper-cut like tears around the opening of my vagina but I wasn't worried about it bc I usually get a random tear or two that'll heal spontaneously. When this first occurred, I suspected herpes but got tested regularly and they always came back negative.

Now, with the itching and peeling, I'm starting to get worried. The itchiness isn't anything unbearable its just a nuisance. And the peeling left a red mark behind around my perineum. I also haven't had any of the "normal" blisters and other flu symptoms that are common. I have an appt next week to get tested but need some opinions in the mean time.

The pictures attached are taken on 4/16 when I woke up. The skin was dry and that's what it looked like. The next picture is after I moisturized it and you can see the redness. Lastly are pictures from today. One has circles where the small cute are (but I couldn't really get it in the pic) and the other is when its partially dry again

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  • wes14334
    wes14334 rw123

    Edited

    id say it looks like something called Lichen Sclerosis.

    • rw123
      rw123 wes14334

      Edited

      Even now? This is a pic i took just out the shower

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    • wes14334
      wes14334 rw123

      Posted

      still doesnt look like traditional herpes but try and get the area swabbed if you can.

    • kiki48026
      kiki48026 rw123

      Edited

      lichen sclerosus mimics herpes symptoms and can cause tearing and ulcers. You do have some white skin. I would get them swabbed asap to get heroes out the way and then look into a dermotologist to get a biopsy for lichen

  • kiki48026
    kiki48026 rw123

    Edited

    lichen sclerosus cause tearing itchy and white skin i would look into that

  • Tass83169
    Tass83169 rw123

    Edited

    It looks concerning but not herpes. I would go and get checked.

  • ann14932
    ann14932 rw123

    Edited

    does not look like herpes to me. I agree with the others as in possibly Lichen Sclerosis. If you dont mind me asking your age?

    • ann14932
      ann14932 rw123

      Posted

      did you get a diagnosis? Is it any better? Did it heal any?

    • rw123
      rw123 ann14932

      Edited

      It is better! Not itchy anymore and it looks like the tears healed. The doctor said she thinks it may have been yeast dermatitis. But waiting for lab confirmation

    • ann14932
      ann14932 rw123

      Posted

      great to hear!!! hope your results are as such!

    • rw123
      rw123 ann14932

      Posted

      Thank you! Test results came back and it was confirmed yeast vaginitis.

  • rw123
    rw123

    Posted

    Hello all! It was confirmed I had yeast vaginitis.

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