Here's the rough timeline:
day 1: Had sex with a friend -- not a sex worker, but she did a several partners in the past. I also practice a fair amount of sport before that, so I'm pretty sure I sweat during that day.
week 1-3: Rash and mild occasional itching in the groin area, in the fold between thigh and hip. It's on both sides, but mostly on the right side. The rash is long (maybe 2-3 inches) and thin, really in fold. No blisters nor sores. Also itching in the anus. A feeling "something" is stuck inside my penis, but no pain nor itching.
Being super anxious, I check with 3 different doctors: they all conclude it's jock itch or a yeast infection. I put Clotrimazole.
Week 4: I can't recall if symptoms disappeared and came back or if they were just milder. Feeling of pain in penis disappeared though. After a while, mild occasional itching on the top of the penis.
Doctor tells me the skin discoloration might take time to disappear. She recommend 2 x pill & continue Clotrimazole just in case.
Week 8: Rash/discoloration is almost invisible. Itching in fold, penis and anus still present.
Went to see a dermatologist who told to stop Clotrimazole.
Week 9: great, all gone!
Week 10: mild itching in fold / anus / penis is back.
I've heard many stories of herpes being confused with something else. My symptoms aren't bad compared to stories I read. But I'm still worried. Any chance it's herpes?