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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Could I have herpes?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Could I have herpes?
by eddielee123, Jun 10, 2009 11:23PM
I am a 33 year old female . I noticed five or six pimple-blister like sores about a 2 years ago on my right labia. They were tender to touch,but had no drainage. In about a week the pimples opened and some clear drainage came out, but there was no scab it just went away. The other day I noticed the same five or six pimple-blister like sores. This occured a few days after my period.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jun 11, 2009 05:00AM
, Jun 11, 2009 05:00AMTo: eddielee123
Yes, these could indeed be herpes. Because your doctor can only diagnose this by examining and culturing the blisters when they're present--and they may not come back for a long time--your best bet is a blood test called herpes 2 IgG. Ask your doctor to order this test. If it shows herpes, you could potentially spread herpes to a partner who doesn't wear a condom even if you don't have any blisters at the time. So you should find out.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by eddielee123, Jun 11, 2009 05:21AM
But is it common for herpes to only reocurr once in 2 years?
