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STDs (Expert Forum)
Herpes
Answered by
University of Washington
Seattle - WA
Welcome to the STD Forum, which is intended only for questions and support pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases other than HIV/AIDS, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, human papillomavirus, genital warts, trichomonas, other vaginal infections, nongonoccal urethritis (NGU), cervicitis, molluscum contagiosum, chancroid, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). All questions will be answered by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D. or Edward W Hook, MD.
Herpes
by wyz1234583910 , Jun 02, 2007 12:00AM
I am a woman and I received unprotected oral from a person with unknown status. 2-3 weeks later there was one blister like sore appearing near the pubic hair area (slightly above the vagina opening). The blister went away on its own after 2 weeks or so. It didn't open up or scab. The size of the blister just got smaller over time as if the fluid inside got drained. Another 2 weeks later (which is now), the blister like sore reappears at the same spot. It is painful to touch and fluid filled just like before.
Does this sound like Herpes to you?
Does this sound like Herpes to you?
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Jun 02, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 02, 2007 12:00AM
The location is atypical; herpes doens't usually occur in the pubic hair area. But if the lesions is truly blister-like, it could be herpes. But note that 'blister-like' means very superficial, with completely clear fluid--which then turns cloudy over a couple of days. If the lesion actually has yellow pus in it from the start, then folliculitis or an infected sebaceous cyst is more likely.
But this is only speculation, and you must not rely on my opinion based on your description. See a health care provider for proper diagnosis.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
But this is only speculation, and you must not rely on my opinion based on your description. See a health care provider for proper diagnosis.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
