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CartersMom
CartersMom

Posted about an hour ago

I really can't tell what is is at the moment. A little background is I am pregnant at the moment so my immune system is weak. I have been with the same guy for two years. About 8 months ago I got three weird skin tag looking growths on my lab I majora. They didn't bother me so I left them alone. When I got pregnant I noticed I got more. I thought it was hpv virus but my pap came back negative of hpv. Lately they just annoyed me getting itchy at time when I get sweaty. I started trying home remedies. First I tried salicylic acid but then switched to apple cider vinegar. Saturday I noticed two of the growths had hardened over and the area felt swollen and tender. The next day the areawas pinkish, iinflamed, and very sore to the touch. I'm not sure if it's a really bad chemical burn or herpes outbreak. I have never had herpes or an outbreak so I wouldn't know the difference. WWould all the growths pop if it was herpes. They don't look like blisters bit again I don't know. I have an appointment tomorrow but I just need some feedback or experiences.

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  • noelle2212
    noelle2212 CartersMom

    Posted

    I'm not a doctor but this doesn't look like herpes to me. Kind of looks more like syphillis? your best bet is to get checked and see... Don't worry yourself too much
  • lakia09133
    lakia09133 CartersMom

    Posted

    Based on the piks it doesn't look like herpes but do go to see your doctor. Try not to scratch

  • CartersMom
    CartersMom

    Posted

    My appoinment is today with my obgyn. My pap came back negative for gonnereah, clamydia, hpv, and syphillis. Hopefully its a chemical burn. I will let you guys know what the doctor says.
    • keisha82256
      keisha82256 CartersMom

      Posted

      ask your Dr what hpv they tested for because usually with pap smear they test for high risk hpv which is responsible for cervical cancer. Genital warts are caused by low risk hpv. They can take a biopsy from from the skin lesions. Never had warts before but from what i read they are not painfull. If your skin lesions are painfull you might need to rule out genital herpes and have peace of mind.
    • keisha82256
      keisha82256 CartersMom

      Posted

      it maybe also chemical burn, but u may need to test for herpes just for peace of mind.
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