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I'm scared, what does this look like?
Hi, my name is Nick W I'm a 22 year old male and I'm concerned I might have an sti, specifically herpes. The last time I had unprotected sex was at least two years ago and since then I have showed no signs of herpes. However about starting abot two or three weeks ago me and my girlfriend started having sex(with a condom every time though) and yesterday and having sex the night before I woke up with this rash on my abdomen with one or two of the blisters or bumps in my pubic hair. I'm going to try and go to the doctor as soon as possible but I would just like to know what to expect when I go in. The rash came on really sudden, I was fine the night before and then the next morning I woke up and had red dots bellow my belly button, about halfway through the first day they started itching and still itch now two days later. Heres a picture for day two. http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae140/Pleasesayno/utf-8BSU1HMDAwMDYtMjAxMDAyMDctMDgzM.jpg
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks so much
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks so much
we don't look at pictures here ever. you've already read why we don't.
you need to go and be seen. odds are this isn't herpes going on.
grace
you need to go and be seen. odds are this isn't herpes going on.
grace
Genital Herpes, unfortunately, can go unnoticed for months or years. People may mistake symptoms for other ailments, such as jock itch, bug bites, heat rash, etc... Have you spoken to the unprotected partner and asked if they have experienced symptoms of GH, or have been tested since your encounter? If not, you should try.
Generally, before a GHs outbreak, you experience what is termed "prodome". This generally presents with tingling and reddening in the area where the outbreak will occur. Have you noticed any tingling in your abdomen area prior to the appearance of the bumps? Also, are your groin lymph nodes enlarged since the appearance of the rash? This would be indicative of a GH outbreak.
GH progresses from red bumps to water-filled blisters that burst within a few days of their appearance and form painful, itchy ulcers. These ulcers take a number of days if not weeks to heal, when they eventually heal and scab over. You may have just answered your own question. They may very well be large zits, and nothing more. Do you shave in that area, especially of late? If so, the shaving could easily have irritated the area. GH sores are generally water-filled, not necessarily zit-like.
You are obviously worried. Both you and your girlfriend should get a full panel of STD testing, and make sure to request a type specific IgG blood test for HSV-1 and HSV-2.
Generally, before a GHs outbreak, you experience what is termed "prodome". This generally presents with tingling and reddening in the area where the outbreak will occur. Have you noticed any tingling in your abdomen area prior to the appearance of the bumps? Also, are your groin lymph nodes enlarged since the appearance of the rash? This would be indicative of a GH outbreak.
GH progresses from red bumps to water-filled blisters that burst within a few days of their appearance and form painful, itchy ulcers. These ulcers take a number of days if not weeks to heal, when they eventually heal and scab over. You may have just answered your own question. They may very well be large zits, and nothing more. Do you shave in that area, especially of late? If so, the shaving could easily have irritated the area. GH sores are generally water-filled, not necessarily zit-like.
You are obviously worried. Both you and your girlfriend should get a full panel of STD testing, and make sure to request a type specific IgG blood test for HSV-1 and HSV-2.
Some of them almost look like large zits with the white tips that are extremely easy to remove. Thanks
You can post links, just not actual pics. It doesn't mean someone will view them, but the rule is no actual pics.
No worries :)
Emily
No worries :)
Emily
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
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STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
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