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Is this herpes?
I had itching in my groin area. I trimmed the area with clippers and had unprotected sex a few days later. The groin area above my penis became itchy and red bumps formed which looked like blister and have scabbed over. I have had no pain just itching in groin, no flu symptoms or muscle pain or weakness. No bumps or anything on penis or scrotum. Does this sound like herpes?? Thanks!
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It sounds more like a fungal infection, infected hair follicles, or even an allergic reaction than herpes, but only a doctor will be able to tell you what this is for sure. I'd get it checked to make sure it isn't anything bacterial that needs an antibiotic.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
