Could this be a Herpes outbreak (First time)

Hello,

I am going to see a doctor tomorrow for a sexual health screening, however I have been going out of my mind with anxiety and worry, and wanted to post here to try and see where things might stand.

Just over three weeks ago I had a body to body naked massage, Immediately after the massage I felt quite itchy allover, however put this down to maybe having had a reaction to the oils used, or also the fact I have been bitten pretty much every night for the last couple of weeks by mosquitos and maybe it was just this or I was being paranoid.

As the last couple of weeks have gone on, I’ve noticed my groin area, stomach, armpits and legs have continued to be really itchy, I’m not quite sure if it’s all connected or some of it is down to the mosquito bites, however my penis has also felt quite itchy and sore, and around my groin area, I had a closer look earlier this morning and was horrified to see a very sore patch that almost bled when I touched it,

I am petrified it is Herpes, I have spent the last few nights scrolling at lots of different photos online and I have also asked a friend who is a doctor but until I can see someone in person tomorrow, I am going out of my mind a little bit trying to process what’s happened.

  • Unfortunately I cannot find a way to include the photos, If anyone can help me!
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What did your doctor say?

Asking because for weeks I have been itchy everywhere, armpits, head, arms, hand, legs etc. I was diagnosed with hsv1 a little over a week ago now….

Hi Ashlee,

Sorry for the delayed reply, I don’t get notifications for this forum.

I went to a sexual health clinic (I’m in the UK) and explained everything, I was examined and showed the areas of concern, however she told me it didn’t look like a Herpes outbreak and she was pretty sure whatever it was wasn’t “sexual” so I left on the understanding that it wasn’t Herpes.

To be honest I am still a little bit worried, and keep noticing other spots and things that have made me worry, but I’ve also never really inspected that area so much either.

I hope things become ok for you too!