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what is it

So for a while I have had mild itching near my groin area and I looked last week and I had red patches that had formed and then a few days later most went away there are about 5 left and they are swollen and have a white cap some are right at the base of a hair I thought it was razor burn at first but now the hair is longer and not ingrown I don't have any idea what it could be bit I'm worried it may be herpes
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I just have my girlfriend and she goes to the doctors often so I assume she has I have an appointment here for the test in the next few days and I hope it is bacterial or fungal I appreciate the reply and that lessens my worry and stress a bit thank you again
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Sounds much more like a fungal or bacterial issue.

Present for medical advice and request a swab for HSV if this is of concern.

Have you tested for HSV? Do you have sexual partners at present whose status you are unaware of?
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