For about the past 3 months I have had a recurring itch in my genital area. It has been mostly at the base of my scrotum, but also around my thighs, near the top of my genital region, and around my butt. I was concerned that it was Genital Herpes, so I saw a doctor and got tested. At the same time I was using aldara cream, so the doctor passed it off as an aldara cream reaction- but my herpes blood test DID come back negative. However I have quit using the aldara cream, and the itching has come back on its own. Although there are no visible sores, for a while there was quite a bit of itching and irritation, and at times the itching would be quite intense. Since my last sexual encounter which was about 3 months ago, I have had the Herpes blood test twice, the first time being about 10 days after my encounter and the second time being about 5-6 weeks after. My question is that even though the blood test came back negative, is there any chance that I am actually positive for herpes? Is that enough time after an encounter for the blood test to be accurate?
If not, what else could be the cause for these symptoms? Other doctors passed it off as jock itch, but it is in regions that jock itch doesn't occur, and I have no ringworm or anything of the sort. Any help would be greatly appreciated, I've been loosing a lot of sleep lately. Thanks.