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How Is Folliculitis Different From Herpes?
How can I tell the difference between folliculitis and herpes? My partner and I recently had sex for the first time, and neither of us has known of any STIs or STDs. I noticed red bumps on my vulva when I was in the shower about nine days after we had sex and right after I had my period. They cleared up in about six days, and I never had any open sores and the bumps never crusted over. They were a bit itchy, but I never had painful urination, and they never really hurt. I don t think it was herpes, but I would like to be sure.
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Thu, 1 Mar 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Folliculitis is usually painful while lesions through herpes aren’t. You need to get an examination done in order to be sure.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Folliculitis is usually painful while lesions through herpes aren’t. You need to get an examination done in order to be sure.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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