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Dry Sore In Inner Thigh And Scrotum. Started After One Night Stand. Took Swab Test For Herpes
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About two weeks ago I discovered a dry sore like lesion at the top of my inner tigh - it was initially itchy but not at all painfull. About a week later I discovered two more similar ones on my scrotum. I went to my gp and she seemed to be confident they were not herpes, but did not know what they were. She also took a swab to test for herpes, but didn't expect it to show anything. I have been worried sick since - these started appearing about a week after having a one night stand - didn't have intercourse, but there was genital contact. I have previously had psoriasis on my elbow - not sure if that could be what the problem is. I have also been through a really stressful time recently.
She gave me a prescription for some fungal creams which I have been using for 2 days now - not sure if there is any change yet though.
I would appreciate any comments you have as to whether I could have herpes.
Thanks...
About two weeks ago I discovered a dry sore like lesion at the top of my inner tigh - it was initially itchy but not at all painfull. About a week later I discovered two more similar ones on my scrotum. I went to my gp and she seemed to be confident they were not herpes, but did not know what they were. She also took a swab to test for herpes, but didn't expect it to show anything. I have been worried sick since - these started appearing about a week after having a one night stand - didn't have intercourse, but there was genital contact. I have previously had psoriasis on my elbow - not sure if that could be what the problem is. I have also been through a really stressful time recently.
She gave me a prescription for some fungal creams which I have been using for 2 days now - not sure if there is any change yet though.
I would appreciate any comments you have as to whether I could have herpes.
Thanks...
Thu, 28 Nov 2013
Hi. thanks for writing in to HCM.
Herpes usually presents as fluid filled vesicles or erosions which might pain, burn. They are usually grouped lesions. Your description does nt seem to suggest herpes but i am totally ruling out altogether.
As a clinician their is a very rare chance to confuse herpes with fungal infection. Its a big mistake if you treat herpes with an anti-fungal cream because clinically herpes will be small erosions/ulcers(break in skin) whereas fungal infection usually does'nt have any erosions,ulcers etc and its itchy.
I advice you to continue with the antifungal creams for a few more days and then you can write in to me if you feel that its not improving as expected. I would appreciate if you can also send me a picture for a correct visual diagnosis.
take care
regards
Herpes usually presents as fluid filled vesicles or erosions which might pain, burn. They are usually grouped lesions. Your description does nt seem to suggest herpes but i am totally ruling out altogether.
As a clinician their is a very rare chance to confuse herpes with fungal infection. Its a big mistake if you treat herpes with an anti-fungal cream because clinically herpes will be small erosions/ulcers(break in skin) whereas fungal infection usually does'nt have any erosions,ulcers etc and its itchy.
I advice you to continue with the antifungal creams for a few more days and then you can write in to me if you feel that its not improving as expected. I would appreciate if you can also send me a picture for a correct visual diagnosis.
take care
regards
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