Herpes or folliculitis

[FredWite]

I have 7 white bumps above my pubic line, which are in a cluster, and also a cluster of bumps that look like that closer to the shaft of my penis.  Light white marks also are beginning to appear on the shaft.  I have only had unprotected sex 2 times, and I have had these bumps for months now.  I have tried anti-fungal cream but doesnt seem to be working that well.  If i pop them blood comes out, and eventually they go away.  Im not sure if Herpes is a concern I should have or if these are just hair follicles.  I know normally herpes goes away over time, and these have never gone away in id say the past 6 months.  Im not sure what this might be, they dont hurt, burn, tingle, or anything like that.  I do shave my pubic hair but im just really concerned about what these may be.  I visited my doctor recently and he said they dont seem to be herpes, and he suggested a dermatologist.  Please respond and let me know what you think.

Thanks!

[chellybeans]

sounds like common folliculitis, you need to start either using a new disposable razor every time you shave or cleaning the blade with alcohol before hand.

also antibacterial soap is a good idea

[FredWite]

It makes me nervous though..tonight it did have a bit of tenderness, not really pain, felt tingly at some points but it was just one side, not sure if thats normal?

[chellybeans]

then i think you should go have a blood test done to rule out herpes once and for all.

best of luck :)

[FredWite]

do you think that it could be herpes?  When they pop they do bleed, but no pain unless touched afterwards.  

[chellybeans]

it's very hard to say, try posting this on the std forum and see what that very helpful group has to say. folliculitis is not usually tingly