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rash on my leg
about two months ago, i assumed i had genital herpes... there were a few pimple-looking things spread out around my genital area. ironically, or not, it happened two days after i had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. does it usually show up that soon? i assumed i gave it to him because we were broken up for a few months ago i had a mishap with a condom with one partner and i wouldn't be surprised that he had it. but maybe my boyfriend had it first. all of the research i've done about it doesn't describe my symptoms though. i realize i should go to a doctor but i'm afraid of the answer i might get.
these are my symptoms... on my genitals they were just the few pimples that were spread out. they did not hurt/burn/itch at all. they went away in about two weeks, and they were not in clusters. i get canker sores in my mouth if i accidentally bite it or bump it, but i have gotten these my whole life. occasionally i will get a pimple or two on my thighs that go away pretty quickly... and show up after i shower for the most part. but i can recall getting these for some time as well, as i have somewhat sensitive skin (clogged pore maybe?). also occasionally i'll get them where my butt cheek meets my thigh, but i can recall getting these for some time, even before being sexually active.
my latest "outbreak" is below my knee on the inside part of my leg. i thought it was razor burn, but these have been here for a week and a half. they sort of look like ingrown hairs, but i could only pull out two of the hairs. these, again, are not in clusters. at night they itch like crazy and during the day they have a burning sensation. i shave over them and they do hurt when i do, but they feel like bad razor burn. i've looked up information on hsv1 and 2, herpes zoster, shingles...anything. if anyone has any advice besides going to a doctor, which i will do eventually, please help!
thanks!
these are my symptoms... on my genitals they were just the few pimples that were spread out. they did not hurt/burn/itch at all. they went away in about two weeks, and they were not in clusters. i get canker sores in my mouth if i accidentally bite it or bump it, but i have gotten these my whole life. occasionally i will get a pimple or two on my thighs that go away pretty quickly... and show up after i shower for the most part. but i can recall getting these for some time as well, as i have somewhat sensitive skin (clogged pore maybe?). also occasionally i'll get them where my butt cheek meets my thigh, but i can recall getting these for some time, even before being sexually active.
my latest "outbreak" is below my knee on the inside part of my leg. i thought it was razor burn, but these have been here for a week and a half. they sort of look like ingrown hairs, but i could only pull out two of the hairs. these, again, are not in clusters. at night they itch like crazy and during the day they have a burning sensation. i shave over them and they do hurt when i do, but they feel like bad razor burn. i've looked up information on hsv1 and 2, herpes zoster, shingles...anything. if anyone has any advice besides going to a doctor, which i will do eventually, please help!
thanks!
yes, i know i need to see my doctor but i was hoping it was just pimples or something, and i was seeking advice here before i do... i'm afraid of waht i might hear from my doctor, honestly. i just want to see if anyone has had a similar experience maybe and knew what it was.
Time to have this checked out,and don't shave over spots or rashes that is not wise!
Daisy
Daisy
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The only thing I can tell you is to see your doctor. Why haven't you already?
Aj
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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.
