Herpes or irritation?

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hi! im in a long distance relationship and only see my boyfriend once a month anyways i just got back from seeing him Tuesday and my vag has been little sore. we did have some long sex sessions and i suffer from dryness. i have an apt next week but am wondering if this is herpes or just sores and irritation. thank you imageimage

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    this looks like Lichen sclerosus (said 'like-en skler-oh-sus') is a skin condition that makes patches of skin look white, thickened and crinkly. It most often affects the skin around the vulva or anus. It can be itchy, painful and cause permanent scarring.

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