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What is this?! herpes or scabs? (PICS)

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james22907
james22907

Hi,

I am a young gay male (practise safe sex only!) and these scabs/sores have appeared very recently and quickly on my bum, and even one on the top of my leg near my bum.

I am scared this is herpes, but it doesnt look like the pictures i have seen online...

help please!

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  • Help22
    Help22 james22907

    Posted

    ouch! that looks painful! i wouldnt say it looks like herpes as the sores are usually wet and oozing blisters so could be something else, it may even be a friction reaction? Best to get it looked at by a professional, take care! X

  • claire50760
    claire50760 james22907

    Posted

    hi, following as i have the same thing and i am very confused where they have came from.

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