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How To Diagnose Herpes Simplex Virus Infection?

Hi there, I'm trying to self-diagnose something. Basically, I've had a few ingrown hair scares that I thought were possibly HSV II. They've always turned out to be ingrown hairs. I'm very careful about protection etc. but Im concerned now that I again have a possible HSV II issue (that may just be an ingrown hair). Im 26, 135 lbs, 5'9, no health issues, and my question is - can HSV II or genital HSV I be just one bump close to the crease between my leg and my pubis mons? Because that is what I have, one little bump (that is very possibly an in-grown hair). I've been reading that genital herpes is usually a cluster of sores. What do you think?
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

HSV never causes ingrown hair. It is likely to be some other infection.

HSV 2 causes same symptoms as HSV 1. It causes cluster of blister which gets rupture leaving a burning pain and raw area.

The lesion may be red rae area with serous discharge.

You can use acyclovir tablet for the infections. Please take the completed treatment under your doctors guidance.

HSV is notorius for its recurrence. Please take complete treatment.

Please use condom for the sex. Otherwise cross infection with the herpes with partner is maintained and will be difficult to treat. Better option is to avoid the sex until you are cured.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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How To Diagnose Herpes Simplex Virus Infection?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. HSV never causes ingrown hair. It is likely to be some other infection. HSV 2 causes same symptoms as HSV 1. It causes cluster of blister which gets rupture leaving a burning pain and raw area. The lesion may be red rae area with serous discharge. You can use acyclovir tablet for the infections. Please take the completed treatment under your doctors guidance. HSV is notorius for its recurrence. Please take complete treatment. Please use condom for the sex. Otherwise cross infection with the herpes with partner is maintained and will be difficult to treat. Better option is to avoid the sex until you are cured. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.