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Is It Genital Herpes That Causes Itching And Scabbing?

Hi, I am worried I have genital herpes. I has sex with a new partner 10 days ago, a few days ago I felt some itching down there and felt i scratched it so hard i broke the skin and it scabbed over. however there were no blisters which gives me some HOPE its not herpes!? im so scared can someone please help. ive avoided having sex with him since and this has been worrying me.
posted on Sat, 11 Oct 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

Genital herpes usually presents with discrete, fluid filled lesions which may rupture to form erosions; there is associated pain, burning sensation. Itching may be there but it never a prominent symptom of genital herpes.
A person with herpes is usually in obvious discomfort and complains of burning sensation as urine passes over the sores.
Nevertheless, since you had sex with a new partner therefore that is enough reason for you to get tested for STI's; you must get tested for all STI's including herpes and others like HIV,syphilis,gonorrhea and chalmydia etc.
Testing for herpes can be taken up earliest at 2 weeks and screening for HIV and syphilis (VDRL) can be done earliest at 1 month after sexual contact.
Moreover if you experience any vaginal discharge, ulcers, erosions, warts, growth etc you must immediately consult your doctor.

Regards
Always practice safe sex with a condom!
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Is It Genital Herpes That Causes Itching And Scabbing?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic Genital herpes usually presents with discrete, fluid filled lesions which may rupture to form erosions; there is associated pain, burning sensation. Itching may be there but it never a prominent symptom of genital herpes. A person with herpes is usually in obvious discomfort and complains of burning sensation as urine passes over the sores. Nevertheless, since you had sex with a new partner therefore that is enough reason for you to get tested for STI s; you must get tested for all STI s including herpes and others like HIV,syphilis,gonorrhea and chalmydia etc. Testing for herpes can be taken up earliest at 2 weeks and screening for HIV and syphilis (VDRL) can be done earliest at 1 month after sexual contact. Moreover if you experience any vaginal discharge, ulcers, erosions, warts, growth etc you must immediately consult your doctor. Regards Always practice safe sex with a condom!