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In need of a second opinion after my visiting my PCP. Does this look like herpes?

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nc93906
nc93906

i've had this rash for about 6 weeks now. i have eczema, and my PCP believes this to be the culprit, but the appearance and location of the rash has me thinking that it may be herpes. the thing is they rash and associated bumps have never "crusted over" i have one sexual partner that i regularly use condoms with but i know that herpes can be transmitted even with protection. i stupidly did a blood test which did not detect anything. what is your opinion?image

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  • MonkeyJ
    MonkeyJ nc93906

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    do you have more clearer pictures? these are kind of blurry

    • nc93906
      nc93906 MonkeyJ

      Posted

      so sorry! ive been struggling to get accuracte photos since the spots are very small. is this better? imageimageimagethe area im most worried about is the bottom right of the last photo

    • nc93906
      nc93906

      Posted

      to be more descriptive the spots are reddish in color and flat. No fluid though.

  • nc93906
    nc93906

    Posted

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    some slightly better, but still terrible photos. Monday cannot come soon enough 😦. please help >.<

  • MonkeyJ
    MonkeyJ nc93906

    Posted

    They don't appear to be lesions/hepres love!! I think your doctor is right that it seems to be a rash, do you shave ? have you heard of folliculitis ? Seems like that maybe be it!

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