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Is this herpes? Doesn’t itch but does BURN badly when I pee

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Naya21398
Naya21398

I have one sexual partner for the past 2 years. my skin down there is VERY sensitive always has been. i started using a new soap last week and towards the end of this past week i noticed some itching that has turned into burning. it burns BADLY when i pee. im nervous and hoping this is just dermatitis! im making an appt today with a doctor, can anybody tell me what this looks like or could be? i feel fine, no fever, headache, etc image

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  • j14056
    j14056 Naya21398

    Posted

    I'm sorry, but it looks like it might be herpes.

    • Naya21398
      Naya21398 j14056

      Posted

      I went to the doctor and a NP swabbed it. She said the same. I'm waiting for them to call back with results. She went ahead and prescribed me Valtrex just in case.

    • Naya21398
      Naya21398 mariavito13848

      Posted

      They called me and it is HSV-1, tested negstive for HSV-2. im doing the supressive therapy with Vacyclovir 500mg a day.

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