Am I ok?

[ibworriedalot]

I had unprotected sex with a girl 7 months ago. After we had broken up (maybe six months from when we first had unprotected sex) I had some blood tests done which came back negative. I've noticed that I have some small pimple like bumps on my inner thighs, sometimes down my leg, and sometims on my upper groin. So far none on my genitals. When I pop them (they are very small, 1-2millimetres in diameter maybe) a small white ball (which is sometimes a little clearer, or almost translucent) comes out followed by blood. It bleeds for a little bit then will stop. The bumps have appeared in seperated clusters of three, but never any bigger than that. The pimples will clot if I don't try to wipe away the blood and they appear red afterwards. I'm not sure how long they appear to be there but I don't think longer than a couple of days after I pop them (but it could be longer). They don't always hurt, but I have had some pain after popping them. I've been told you can't test for HPV and that you can't pop genital warts, so I don't think that is what it is. I want to get tested again, but before I do I wanted your opinion. I've been reading as much as I can about herpes and that I suppose that could be what I have. But could it be any OTHER type of problem? or does this sound like Herpes Simplex?

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

This sounds like pimples or folliculitis (hair follicle infection), nothing more.  Both the location (inner thighs) and your description are against both herpes and warts.  Another possibility is molluscum contagiosum, a minor viral infection that can be sexually acquired--but that is unlikely.  I think you have zits, nothing more, and nothing related to your sexual exposure 7 months ago.

Of course see a health care provider if you remain concerned.  Good luck--  HHH, MD

[ibworriedalot]

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[ibworriedalot]

Is it possible to get these hair folical problems on my genitals as well?

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

Yes.

[ibworriedalot]

A bump formed on the shaft of my penis that was underneath the skin. I thought it was an ingrown hair so I pinched it together to try and pop it, which didn't work. I forced it at some point and opened up the skin. It eventually scabbed over and is just like any other cut, except on my penis. I peeled of the scab and it's white and mucous-ee. What else could it be and what should I be worried about?
Thanks again

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

I don't have any further comments or advice.  See the last line of my original response.