Sounds like the whole thing is irritation from sex, not herpes. Just leave the area alone till you see the nurse.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
i should also mention that when I woke up today the red bumps had gone down a bit. Does this sound like Herpes or is a rash? If it is a rash is there something I could look for that is over the counter?
Doc,
I got home last night and realized that I had two red raised dots on my groin in my pubic hair (both had a hair follical coming out of them.) The skin where my break in the skin was is really dry. Does this help in determining what I have got? Thanks.
I meant people if he was recently infected, he won't develop hsv2 antibodies until after 2 - 3months. The blood test is accurate if you take it 2 - 3 months (of when one suspects they became infected. Otherwise if they notice a sore or a tear they should have it cultured w/in the first 24 hours of appearance or see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
No, if it was an initial outbreak I think it would be more of clusters in different spots. I think reoccurring herpes is in only one spot. I don't think it is herpes. Usually for a culture to be accurate it has to be swabbed w/in the first 24 hours of appearance. You could have a herpes select typed (for 2) blood test. However you have to wait at least 2 - 3months after exposure for it to show positive. Anyway, it doesnt sound *classical* for herpes.
I the break in the skin is small and only appears in one place. Does that make it more unlikely that its herpes? Do I need to get a type II herpes test (one where they swab the break in the skin) for an accurate assessment?
No std shows up immediatly after sex. You have to give it at least 2 days. Now, if you have any other unprotected exposures it could be something. Some of what you describe sounds suspicious, but maybe the doctor can give you some alternate insight. Good luck!
Hello
Are you a medical profess, because you can get titers for herpes and it will tellyou if it is an acute outbreak or chronic and it will not tke but a couple of days