1. Community
  2. Infections
  3. Genital Herpes Simplex

Itchy and inflamed bumps near anus...is it herpes or something else? (Pics included)

Posted , 3 users are following.

lex12759
lex12759

Ok, so I have a dilemma near my anus. Here are the circumstances. I showered and shaved my bikini and anus area with a razor that happened to be dull and left in the shower. I usually keep my razor in the cabinet, but for some reason I left it in the shower AND didn't change the blade. About an hour later I had protected vaginal sex, but he did put my legs up over his shoulder so there was more contact. I put a pantyliner on afterwards because I was expecting my period, which didn't come until two days later. I was also wearing semi-tight thongs this whole time. My period came, I use a cup , but I also wear a pantyliner just in case there is a leak. I did get an ingrown hair on my bikini line, which I took care of. I also noticed a bump near my anus, which I assumed was an ingrown hair. However, then I noticed a few more bumps. They don't hurt, just itch. I have no abnormal discharge, smell or pain. Just itching and inflammation, also no fluid, except when I popped one of the bumps with tweezers a little pus came out. Which I assumed was because it was an infected ingrown hair. IDK, based on these pictures what do you guys think? I have a Dr's appointment on the 1st. I've noticed these bumps about 6 days ago. I shaved and had sex 14 days ago. Yes, I took a lot of photos. I'm kinda worried! imageimageimageimageimage image

0 likes, 5 replies

5 Replies

  • l83593
    l83593 lex12759

    Posted

    it looks like herpes. did you have unprotected sex ?

    • lex12759
      lex12759 l83593

      Posted

      No, it was protected. Not anal, just vaginal sex.

  • lex12759
    lex12759

    Posted

    Update: I went to my doctor showed her all my pictures (all 150 of them), told her my symptoms, and the surrounding circumstances. Upon inspection, she said it looks like infected ingrown hairs (folliculitus), the bubble on my anus is from a small anal fissure from hemorrhoids. She prescribed me Bacitracin which is like Neosporin to help with the healing.

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.