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Is this Herpes? around my scrotum and groin. Slight pain, irritation and redness.
Received unprotected oral back in March and had issues since. This is the first time i have had a rash like this.
Seen lots of docs and done tests for sti but never herpes as never had the rash before.
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Wee_Dugie wes14334
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To my understanding this is certainly not how herpes presents itself.
Have you seen a Dermatologist?
wes14334 Wee_Dugie
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Nobody responds in this forum except you so hoping for your input.
My bum is very red and maybe small cuts towards the top. Explained to the doctor on the phone today but they didnt want to see me and said sounds fungal get canesten and take for 4-6 weeks.
Sorry for the graphic picture but any thoughts on this?
Wee_Dugie wes14334
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You have something that is severely irritating your skin in your Ano-Genital region
This kind of issue I would suggest is almost always what the skin of the area is in contact with.
Think of everything the skin in this area is in contact with: a typical list would be - soap, the regular forms of body wash you use in the shower such as shower gel, hair shampoo and so on. then there is the clothing you wear - if there is no redness or rash anywhere else on your body this would suggest there is an element of sweat and head that is creating the skin irritation in your ano-genital region only.
First things to consider are have any of the things you regularly use changed such as soap, shower gel and the cleaning products your clothes are washed in, such as soap powder and any additives added to the clothes wash such as fabric conditioner and so on ....
If you cannot resolve this yourself it would be a Dermatologist who would be the best specialist to see
wes14334
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its the first time its come out like this. I have seen many doctors including a dermatologist in the past but not seen the rash like this.
Everything that has happened is 100% down to receiving oral unprotected. It was normal and fine down there until it happened.
The rash is slightly sore and it is uncomfortable down there. No blisters just red sore spots. It is hard to know with herpes because i read so much saying it can present in many ways.
My anus and stools havent been the same since it all happened. No anal sex.
Im trying to get in to my GP but as they have seen me a few times about this they are reluctant and think its in my head. It is 100% not.
I have been tested for sti's and negative but not tested for herpes as never had proper sores to swab. I did a urine test for herpes but know its not a good way to do it. I have requested a blood test from my GP and they say no point but will come back to me as never done apparently. I do get the reason behind it as the majority of the population have some form.
Any thoughts what else this could be? I know you are not a doctor but i have spent so much time and energy in this i'm struggling.
It has to be herpes in my opinion.
ajs07545 wes14334
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Can you attach a clear pic / any other picture?
There is no sore i am confused what it might be. Have your doc what might cause redness in testicles?
Also since you also have redness in rectal region consult a dermatologist. It might be jock itch( which i dont think it is but doesnt look like herpes)
wes14334
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thanks for the reply. Hard to upload any files of a good quality, i will try.
Definitley not classic herpes as no proper sores or blisters. Mainly red and itchy although is sore to touch. Maybe a couple of what looks like little cuts at the top of my bum.
Had various symptoms on and off since my encounter. All was fine before then.I would expect herpes to come and go but there has always been an issue.I need to pee a heck of a lot more since it happened.
UK wont give herpes blood tests ive practically begged them. Going to order one private. Wont be conclusive but can rule it out if negative i guess.
Without going in to detail its ruined my life.
wes14334
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Not sure if any better?
wes14334
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Another picture of my groin and scrotum this morning. Its red and sore. No blisters. Herpes anyone?
r13436 wes14334
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Wes sorry I see some of the questions have been answered. Now is perhaps the time to save up the money and go private with someone really focused in that area.