This question I post to an experienced fellow sufferer. I am new to this forum 3 weeks now since I was diagnosed. I had HSV1 and had a very SEVERE primary outbreak, I can only say that mu outbreak never blistered and became Ulcerated almost immediately(imagine a canker sore x1000 and thats what my ulcers felt like) They became ***** and raw. And almost looked infected. The only reason I post such a graphic description is I have now noticed that exactly were the mos severe ulcers were I literally have darker pink scaring, I never had so called scabs. I wan to know will this always be permanent scar tissue? I read that the skin area goes back to normal mine looks like it will scar. Could it be this way forever, It has not been a good day today, feeling pretty low, had a fight with hubby, told him it was all his fault and that he would never know the emotional and physical pain of what I am going thru, I thought I would never blame him for this, but today I did and I am sorry but I do not feel bad I said it. I told him he would never understand everyday waiting for and not knowing when another painful outbreak would happen. I know I should not of done this but after seeing the skin on my vaginal are not looking the same, I just had to release some anger and I did on him. Well enough of my whining, if anyone can help it sure would be appreciated. Thanks guys! Just needed to release some raw emotion here. Everyone have a good day!