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Is Reddish And Itchy Rash Near Vagina Indication Of Herpes?
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Yesterday, I noticed a reddish/pinkish, slightly raised rash close to my vagina also the bump is relatively tender to touch and a tad bit itchy. Now a couple days ago I also noticed a rash close to my ankle, but that went away before the rash like bump appeared on my vagina. I have also experienced a headache and some tiredness. I am very concerned that this might be herpes, I have been celibate for roughly three years and this is the first time I had something like this happen. I also know this virus can lay dormant for years....but I am really hoping it can be something other than herpes..what do you think?
Yesterday, I noticed a reddish/pinkish, slightly raised rash close to my vagina also the bump is relatively tender to touch and a tad bit itchy. Now a couple days ago I also noticed a rash close to my ankle, but that went away before the rash like bump appeared on my vagina. I have also experienced a headache and some tiredness. I am very concerned that this might be herpes, I have been celibate for roughly three years and this is the first time I had something like this happen. I also know this virus can lay dormant for years....but I am really hoping it can be something other than herpes..what do you think?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello and thank you for your question.
It does not sound like herpes. Herpes rashes are usually blisters and quite painful. People describe it as a burning pain. It usually takes a week or more to resolve. Unless you have had herpes in the past (first outbreaks are usually very severe) since you have been celibate you are very unlikely to have contracted herpes. It sounds like you just had some skin irritation.
Regards
It does not sound like herpes. Herpes rashes are usually blisters and quite painful. People describe it as a burning pain. It usually takes a week or more to resolve. Unless you have had herpes in the past (first outbreaks are usually very severe) since you have been celibate you are very unlikely to have contracted herpes. It sounds like you just had some skin irritation.
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