Ive been in a relationship for 6 months and only had sex in the last 9 months with my current partner i recently shaved very quickly with not the best razor (all i had) and noticed the area was quite itchy. Ive now noticed bumps near my anal area. they are itchy, especially where its hot. no other signs of bumps after examining myself, i dont feel unwell and they arent painful. does it look like herpes or infected razor bumps? I tried to make a doctors alpointment but there line was busy and i dont know if they are doing face to face
no discharge either
could just be from the razor
thats my hope, but didnt know if it was normal for them to be grouped together like that? its quite red around the area which i think is more a burn and irritation too
leave for a week or so and dont shave, post an update pic, im not quite sure this is herpes, it could be either, as razor burn could be a possibility, bit i would expect to see white heads on razor bumps. post update pics.
i woke up this morning and they look like whiteheads now. is this more typical of razor bump irritation/infection?
this is how they look today
I am not a Dr but this does appear to be Herpes.
A herpes outbreak progresses from grouped fluid filled blisters to shallow ulcerated lesions which will usually scab and completely heal in about 5-10 days.
If this is your first outbreak, the only way to know for sure would be to have them swab tested by a Dr.
Blood tests (IGG tests only) are not conclusive until 8-12 weeks after initial infection.
I recommend you go to a dermatologist or your Gyno to discuss and get testing. Those Drs are the most experienced dealing with Herpes.
Let us know how things progress. Send more pictures if you are comfortable.
none of the sexual health clinics near me are open do i go to normal gp instead?