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Hi Doctor,
Recently, I have developed bumps in my pelvic area that were itchy and it has been painful. I saw a doctor at a urgent care center and he originally told me it was not herpes and then left the room and came back and said the more he thinks about it, the more he thinks it is herpes. He did not test my blood or take a culture. Originally, I thought this was from using a razor for longer than I should have and possibly a skin infection. If i submit a picture--even though its graphic, can you give me your opinion? Thanks so much.
-Emily
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases(STD)Specialist
Hello,
Thanks for writing to DoctorSpring.com with your health concern. I have gone through the picture.
You must realize that looking at a picture has its limitations, unlike properly examining you physically.
The lesion DOES seem suspicious for herpes.
If you have had unprotected sex and potential exposure, that is the first possibility to be excluded.
PLease schedule a proper appointment, and have the blood testing as well as swab from the lesion ( it is a good time when you actually have the lesion to conclusively establish a diagnosis instead of living in uncertainty ).
If the tests are negative, this could be a skin infection ( hair follicle infected with superimposed pus formation ) , however herpes seems to be the first possibility unfortunately.
Before going in for any OTC medication or ointment, please get the relevant tests done.
It is definitely not something resulting from a razor.
All the best.
Please feel free to revert.
Regards
Dr Aarti
Consultant OBGYN
2nd Opinion by Dermatologist and VD Expert -
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query. I can understand your concern.
From the picture, the lesions seem to be of herpes.
In genital herpes, there are fluid filled blisters in clusters. That's what it seems to be.
Herpes is caused by a viral infection and can vs treated with oral just intake of anti viral medications called valacyclovir to be taken for a week.
It will require a prescription from your doctor.
Application of mupirocin cream will also be helpful in the healing of lesions, as there also seems to be secondary bacterial infection.
Please let me know if you have any queries.
Take care
Dr Kruti