Just one genital pimple?

[Lorena549]

Hello. I was just wondering what the possibility of me having herpes is. Recently, I have found a pimple on my upper outer labia. I've had one before a few months ago, and it faded away. This one hasn't faded yet, but the reoccurrence has made me a tad worried.
I know herpes come in clusters, and that they are results of contact with unprotected sex with those who carry the virus. I have only had sex with two different guys, and in both situations we ALWAYS used a condom. Both of those guys had also been tested, I don't know when, but they claim to be clean. Also, I have never gotten a cluster - only one that fades away slowly.
So what does this sound like?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Without examination, confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be due to friction rub, folliculitis, cysts,molluscum contagiosum(multiple, small, dome-shaped papules, often with a central depression or plug) , genital herpes or genital warts(caused by HPV infection). Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. When signs do occur, they typically appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum.

Apply warm compresses, Neosporin ointment and calamine lotion and avoid messing with it. You  can take anti-inflammatory pain killers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. If the lumps persist then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[jamilea]

One More Thing,

I just want to tell you that it doesn't matter how much you KNOW these 2 guys. Man or woman, everyone lies. And there are a lot of people out there who don't suffer the consequences for their actions so they keep doing destructive things and also pull innocent people in it too.

That ***** but that's just the reality of it.

Do not wait another day. Get checked!

[jamilea]

Unfortunately, condoms are not 100% effective against STDs. I know it's something that's very nerve racking and it's sometimes easy to come online and search until you get an answer that calms you down for the day.

I hope I'm not out of line but I had protected sex with 2 different guys before. I started getting these bumps, clusters around my anal area. Yes, I know you mention only having one.

But my point is, please just go to the doctor and get it checked Lorena. It's better to be safe than sorry. Mine ended up being skin tags, thank God but I didn't find that out until I had a colonoscopy after getting married. I shouldn't have put my new husband through that type of stress. I could've had an STD and given it to him. I was very lucky that I didn't.

If you are young or in a position that you don't want anyone to know you're getting it checked out. There is a place who can help and keeps 100% confidentiality for women of all ages. They even ask you on your form if it's okay for them to call and ask for you to give you results. COMPLETELY confidential and free!!

http://www.plannedparenthood.org

Be safe Lorena, calm down and relax. Just go do it and get it over with. Because if it is an STD, it's IMPERATIVE to your health that you find out about it.