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Is this!!? Herpes?!

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Ugh2019
Ugh2019

This spot has been here for 8 days with no change or pain. Could it possibly be herpes? I was exposed to it about a month ago.image

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  • Regret
    Regret Ugh2019

    Posted

    It can be or could anything else really. the only sure way to know is a test. was your exposure unprotected? first outbreaks last for about 2 weeks or a little over.

  • Ugh2019
    Ugh2019

    Posted

    Yes she did. It was positive 😦

    • Regret
      Regret Ugh2019

      Posted

      ok now you must test to see if you contracted it. hopefully you didn't. one time encounters don't always lead to transmission. go get a swab.

  • Ugh2019
    Ugh2019

    Posted

    Yes I know I need to. But do you think it looks like herpes or am I just over worrying?

    • Regret
      Regret Ugh2019

      Posted

      doesn't look like a typical herpes outbreak. if this were to be a your first outbreak I would think more pain and itching and more cluster type lesions. b

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