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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Could this be Herpes
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Could this be Herpes
by Ann2800, Apr 19, 2005 12:00AM
I am a 40 year old female and not sexually active for around 2 years.
I had a what I call boil come up in my vagina area around the outer hair area. It finally turned a purplish red and has a head. When I pressed it , there was some blood like a regular boil. What is this? I have never had such a thing. It can't
be good. Its a bump with a purplish looking vein looking sore.
This is scaring me...what does it sound like. I had it about a month ago and it went away and now its back.
I had a what I call boil come up in my vagina area around the outer hair area. It finally turned a purplish red and has a head. When I pressed it , there was some blood like a regular boil. What is this? I have never had such a thing. It can't
be good. Its a bump with a purplish looking vein looking sore.
This is scaring me...what does it sound like. I had it about a month ago and it went away and now its back.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Apr 20, 2005 12:00AM
, Apr 20, 2005 12:00AM
It sounds like a blocked follicle. Compress the area with warm water, apply bacitracin or neosporin, and show the bump to a doctor, so you'll know for sure what it is. But it does not sound like herpes or an STD.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by lisa1022, May 15, 2005 12:00AM
I have cuts near my vagina and i also kinda like peeling dry skin but i never had sex before what is it?
