a tad nervous

[curious81]

Doc,

I noticed yesterday that I had developed 2 small red dots, basically pimple like on the left side of my pelvic regoin, basically right where my left leg and pubic region come together.  Also I have a little blister/cut in the area between my pubic hair and my bellybutton that maybe developed late last week, not really sure, however it started out as a little pimplely looking as well.  Nothing hurts at all, except the one above my pubic line becasue I popped it earlier today and only blood came out, now it just feels like a cut that was reopened.  A few weeks ago I trimed with clippers my pubic hair region, leaving me basically bald but not shaved with a razor.  I am curious if it sounds like herpes to you?  I had unprotected sex on 8-30 but nothing unprotected since then and it had been a girl I had been wtih before off and on.  I don't have any syptoms (symptoms) on my penis or scrotum, just the aforementioned bumps.  I think the one below my belly button could just be some irritation from wearing jeans with no underwear, maybe the same can be said for the other areas.  Either way I would love to hear your opinion with my condition.

Thank you!

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

Herpes does not occur commonly in either location (groin, lower abdomen), and the description doesn't really suggest herpes for the lesions you describe.

Good luck--  HHH, MD

[curious81]

any idea as to what they could be?  Possible irritation from exercise, boxer breifs, sweating.  I do work out 5-6 days a week.  Thank you!

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

Far and away the most common lesions of the sort you describe in those locations are simple acne; or folliculitis (hair follicle infection), which can be triggered by shaving.  But that's only a statement of probability; I can't otherwise predict in your particular case.  See a health care provider if the lesions don't clear up in a few days.

HHH, MD