Please tell me if this looks like herpes? Pic included

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noticed some sores after shaving. And ive been shaving a lot. sores do not hurt and have healed a lot in just 5 days! i get tested in 2 days but would like some opinions. image

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  • Posted

    of anyone with the virus can tell me id appreciate it a lot

  • Posted

    hard to tell from the photo.

    wouldnt say it was typical herpes but presents in different ways.

    let me know how you get on. it will be okay regardless.

    • Posted

      i noticed a bunch of hair trying to come out so i plucked them and feels a lot better. i was shaving every 2 days with an old razor. None the less im still getting tested ill post the update

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    this is day 6 after first seeing a sore.

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    • Posted

      yeah please let me know. i had something similar but swabbed and wasnt herpes, although im still convinced it is.

    • Posted

      yeah swab said it wasnt. I did a blood test and have HSV1 which came as a shock.

      Sounds positive what your doc has said.

  • Posted

    Update! just got back from the doctors and they said its definitely not herpes. just an artificial sore from shaving to much. still got tested tho for peace of mind.

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