What can this be?

I guess it

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

A single pimple doesn't sound like herpes.  If it is folliculitis, as is most likely the case, I don't know how one gets it--it just comes.  It can't be prevented.  Putting on an antibiotic like bacitracin may help.  Squeezing should be avoided.

Although viruses can live on surfaces like toilet seats for some period of time, it's uncommon to get them transmitted that way.

Your dermatologist can fill you in with more details when you go, but I don't think you'll learn anything bad.

Take care.

Dr. Rockoff

[swatelite]

It looks like one pimple, although it is admittedly in an area I can't see very well. Here's more details: doesn't itch, and I do sweat a lot down there. It also doesn't hurt. So... same prognosis? I also won't be able to see the demotogologist for atleast two weeks, so it may not even be there then.