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Is this herpes?

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ella15748
ella15748

Ive been in a relationship for 6 months and only had sex in the last 9 months with my current partner i recently shaved very quickly with not the best razor (all i had) and noticed the area was quite itchy. Ive now noticed bumps near my anal area. they are itchy, especially where its hot. no other signs of bumps after examining myself, i dont feel unwell and they arent painful. does it look like herpes or infected razor bumps? I tried to make a doctors alpointment but there line was busy and i dont know if they are doing face to face image

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  • ella15748
    ella15748

    Posted

    no discharge either image

    • ella15748
      ella15748 B19764

      Posted

      thats my hope, but didnt know if it was normal for them to be grouped together like that? its quite red around the area which i think is more a burn and irritation too

  • marc-2961
    marc-2961 ella15748

    Posted

    leave for a week or so and dont shave, post an update pic, im not quite sure this is herpes, it could be either, as razor burn could be a possibility, bit i would expect to see white heads on razor bumps. post update pics.

    • ella15748
      ella15748 marc-2961

      Posted

      i woke up this morning and they look like whiteheads now. is this more typical of razor bump irritation/infection?

  • ella15748
    ella15748

    Edited

    image

    this is how they look today

    • tom45958
      tom45958 ella15748

      Edited

      I am not a Dr but this does appear to be Herpes.

      A herpes outbreak progresses from grouped fluid filled blisters to shallow ulcerated lesions which will usually scab and completely heal in about 5-10 days.

      If this is your first outbreak, the only way to know for sure would be to have them swab tested by a Dr.

      Blood tests (IGG tests only) are not conclusive until 8-12 weeks after initial infection.

      I recommend you go to a dermatologist or your Gyno to discuss and get testing. Those Drs are the most experienced dealing with Herpes.

      Let us know how things progress. Send more pictures if you are comfortable.

    • ella15748
      ella15748 tom45958

      Posted

      none of the sexual health clinics near me are open do i go to normal gp instead?

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