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Herpes or Skin irritation?
I few days ago, I noticed some bumps on my groin area. Of course, my first reaction was to think it was herpes. I haven't had intercourse in over six months, but I've had a cold sore recently and was concerned I didn't wash my hands well enough one day and after going to bathroom may have transferred the virus.
After some closer inspection, I've noticed all the bumps correspond to a hair follicle, and I've read a lot about folliculitis, but usually those people complain that the bumps are red. Most of mine are flesh colored, and look more like goose bumps, though a few are red. It's not painful, just uncomfortable. It looks worse at the end of the day after I've been walking around and my underwear has rubbed against the area. I was also wondering if it could be from my pad since I'm also currently on my period, though I've never noticed them before (but honestly, I don't spend time checking on my groin area). I'm concerned since I don't know what's going on. I do have a scheduled doctors appointment soon, but I'm just so desperate for answers.
After some closer inspection, I've noticed all the bumps correspond to a hair follicle, and I've read a lot about folliculitis, but usually those people complain that the bumps are red. Most of mine are flesh colored, and look more like goose bumps, though a few are red. It's not painful, just uncomfortable. It looks worse at the end of the day after I've been walking around and my underwear has rubbed against the area. I was also wondering if it could be from my pad since I'm also currently on my period, though I've never noticed them before (but honestly, I don't spend time checking on my groin area). I'm concerned since I don't know what's going on. I do have a scheduled doctors appointment soon, but I'm just so desperate for answers.
Hi, of course only testing will confirm but what your describing are not herpes related.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
