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Herpes or ACV burn

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brenda53455
brenda53455

I applied undiluted apple cider vinegar to a raised skin bump on my genitals about 3 days ago. The raised bump turned white and then red/dark colour. Recently, the raised bump had completely flattened but now theres a yellow mark, no pain unless when touched sometimes and no itching whatsoever. I am so scared to think this could be herpes but i never got any blisters or pain or no weird discharge/itching etc. My current boyfriend has never had any problems and both of us have recently been checked for STI's, all negative. I had a HSV blood test before that came back negative but that was before my last 2 partners. Does anyone know if this is a chemical burn from the undiluted ACV or herpes ? The first picture is the raised bump i applied the ACV to. imageimageimage

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  • L2341
    L2341 brenda53455

    Posted

    Hi, it does look like an herpes ulcer but apple cider is pretty strong and could have burned your skin. Damaged skin can become infected easily. You have it looked at by a doctor to confirm and provide the best treatment.

    • brenda53455
      brenda53455 L2341

      Posted

      Hi, do you know if herpes ulcers refill with pus if the pus is wiped away or is that only common for burns?

    • L2341
      L2341 brenda53455

      Posted

      I have no idea, maybe another user here can help. It was my understanding that sores were filled with clear fluid not pus.

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