As I suggested above, I recommend against testing for herpes. See a personal health care provider about this problem and then follow his or her advice. If you insist on HSV testing and your provider agrees to do it, get tested at 3-4 months after the exposure.
Dr. - Talked to my partner from that night and we talked some things over. She claims she does not have anything. Visits with a gyno every 6 months and donates blood every 2 months. I know donating blood does not test for herpes correct? I know it does for HIV. Anyway, I do realize I think I am overreacting a bit about this. She claims she was not offended and that I do have a right to know. If I do want to get tested just to ease my mind and get over it, how many weeks should I wait to go? Thanks again for your time.
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Obviously there is a typo in one statement above: "...it should NOT be such a frightening prospect."
You asked a nearly identical question 5 weeks ago, except this time the bump came on 6 days later rather than 1-2 days. From your description, both of the lesion and your partner's reassurance, herpes is very unlikely. Folliculitis sounds like a good bet once again. Initial herpes in men almost always involves the penis itself, and with multiple blisters/sores, and rarely occurs in hairy areas.
"What to do from here?" If this reassurance doesn't calm your fears about herpes, see a health care provider promptly, before the lesion heals. If that exam confirms folliculitis, no further evaluation is needed. If it suggests herpes after all, then follow that provider's advice about further testing. But I doubt you need HSV testing at all.
You're obviously hyper-concerned about herpes. You're going to need to get away from the habit of seeking advice about it for every little bump you notice in the genital area. And please do some research to gain a proper perspective about genital herpes and HSV-2. Nobody wants to get it, but most cases are mild or even asymptomatic and, properly managed, it should be such a frightening prospect.
As a side note, I cannot imagine that your pubic hair is so long it "needs to be trimmed". Men never trimmed their pubic hair until the past few years; throughout human history no man ever had such long pubic hair that it was necessary and I doubt you are the first. That's a pretty ridiculous notion and, as you seem to be learning, shaving the pubic area often results in folliculitis. That's because the pubic area, being warm and somewhat moist most of the time, typically is heavily colonized with skin bacteria like staph, strep, etc.
Bottom line: Don't worry so much about herpes, but see a provider and follow his or her advice if you remain concerned about it.
I hope this helps. Best wishes-- HHH, MD
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