Is this Herpes????

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i had these pimple like spots for a while now could say a month or more there is no burning or itchiness or any pain but im worried it could be herpes ??and due to the covid 19 i cant go to my gp to test ,please helpp

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  • Posted

    could they be ingrown??

    • Posted

      i dont think so usually if i get ingrown they go within a short time but these been there for a while

  • Posted

    Dear Anya,

    These 'pimples' are likely to be molluscum contagiosum, a common viral STD.

    You could go to your local drugstore/chemist and ask for 'molluscum treatment' if your GP can't or won't see non-urgent cases. Once lockdwon restrictions ease, go to your local sexual health/STD clinic for a full screen.

    You can also leave molluscum untreated, as they clear spontaneously after a while (12-18 months). Avoid shaving the area, as you are at risk of spreading the infection. The clue to this in your photo is all three lesions appear in line.

    Rgds,

    Adhari

    • Posted

      thank you soo much for your reply will do . i managed to order a home sti test kit which im waiting on just to make sure

  • Posted

    so they go away on their own? without medical treatment ? are they not dangerous ?

  • Posted

    i have something like that +itchiness. i m scared about hpv...😕

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