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Herpes or not?
Occassionally I get a small boil that forms on the outside of my pubic area. It starts as a bump under the skin that itches and then a small boil 1-2 days later. The boils do not ooze or bust. They do not cause any pain, only minor discomfort, mostly itching. They get smaller and disappear within 2-3 days. Could this be herpes?
It could easily an irritated or infected hair follicle - very common with shaving pubic hair. Be sure to use a clean/new razor often when shaving to prevent infection/irritation. Since we can't diagnose on a web forum though, see your medical provider when you're symptomatic if it concerns you.
Herpes lesions heal like a sore would, they will crust/scab as part of the healing process. Yours does not sound like a herpes lesion given that, and the fact that it disappears in a very short time-frame.
You should show the boil to your doctor. Having them look at it they can also attempt to culture the bump if they feel its herpes.
Have you had a Herpes IgG type specific test done to know your current status?
Have you had a Herpes IgG type specific test done to know your current status?
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
