Update... the little purple bumps that I mentioned fell off today and left a little pink section, but not painful. I guess the bactroban did have an effect on the blisters, and from what I heard antibacterials dont have any effect on herpes so with that and your response I am at ease Thank you so much Dr.
I' am sorry, but i forgot to add that my lymph nodes have been swollen since i got the folliculitis three weeks ago
I would also like to add that the cluster of purple bumps have in no way popped or become ulcers, and the two new bumps aren't red and have no hair down the middle of them, just like the cluster of bumps below them.
Still sounds like your doc was right: folliculitis, not herpes.
HHH, MD
Most docs are pretty well able to distinguish herpes from folliculitis. Genital herpes rarely occurs in the pubic area or other hairy areas; and folliculitis always does. Herpes lesions start blister-like, with clear fluid that turns to pus; follicultis starts with a deeper red bump that goes directly to a pimple-like lesion with pus. In general, herpes leions are superficial, "on" the skin; folliculitis starts with a bump "in" the skin. Enlarged regional lymph glands are common in folliculitis.
Bottom line: Sounds to me like your doctor probably is right and that herpes is unlikely.
Good luck-- HHH, MD