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Is this herpes or just a rash?

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marty16393
marty16393

I had protected sex with a guy who I found out later does not have a good reputation. About 6 days afterward, I found a rash on my inner thighs but mostly on my left thigh. No itching or pain. They were little red bumps that almost looked like irritated follicles. It cleared up in a couple weeks, but now I’m wondering if I should get tested for herpes. 

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  • marty16393
    marty16393

    Posted

    Here are some pictures I took while I had the rash
  • Yuckbutt
    Yuckbutt marty16393

    Posted

    When in doubt, go get tested. Herpes comes in all different ways, but going to a doctor also gives you closure. Trust me, browsing on the internet will only make you drive yourself mad. Best of wishes!
    • marty16393
      marty16393 Yuckbutt

      Posted

      Yes, that’s what I’ll probbaly do. I didn’t think anything of it, but now I’ve been driving myself nuts. Especially since I’ve fallen into the depths of the internet searching these things. 
  • Yuckbutt
    Yuckbutt marty16393

    Posted

    Its always great to discuss stuff like this with other people but if you google anything.... its always bad. You could google headache and it will talk about a brain tumor lol. But just go to the doctor and if you by chance have herpes, just know that its not the worst thing ever and millions of people have it. Plus theres natural ways to help heal and keep your body at ease. So dont stress it too much.
  • marty16393
    marty16393

    Posted

    Update: Went today and got my blood taken for the test. Should know in a couple days. Crazily waiting until then. 
  • marty16393
    marty16393

    Posted

    Blood tests came back negative so who knows what the rash was. This also occurred about 9 months ago so it’s not like I took the blood tests too early. 
    • aarrwwx4
      aarrwwx4 marty16393

      Posted

      Rash can be case of anything. I satart gating new acnes few days ago. After I Went to see my GP she told me stop taking your multivitamins maybe it is the reason. 

      Also, before I had the same experience lol. With hpv the doctor said I have it. I felt so bad after seeing my dermatologist he and she 2 of them said no. This is not hpv.  I read many things on the internet and I felt so bad. My stupid GP even give me a crame to put on my skin which was burning me like fire. Thank GOD I want to see my dermatologist who advised me to stop the caram and relax.

      True story happened to me few months ago.

    • marty16393
      marty16393 aarrwwx4

      Posted

      I’m so glad you saw a dermatologist to figure out what was really going on. Rashes are such finicky things. Who knows. Maybe I used a weird detergent or leggings that were too tight and irritated the skin. I am glad I went to get tested just to be sure. The internet can drive you nuts in the meantime waiting for results. I was looking at all these pictures and I thinking well.... it kinda looked like that so
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