Pimple?? Or Something Else!? Posted: 06-04-07 15:52pm
I just discovered a nasty, scary looking
thing 'down there'.
It is on the outside, kinda right where
the two 'lips' meet...
It looks like a big zit, and in the
shower, it popped like one. It doesn't
really hurt or anything. It has been
there for at least 4 days, and seems to be
going away, but is still visible.
I am almost positive it is not herpes or
something...I got tested for
chlamydia/syphilis/HIV/hepatits B about 2
months ago...I asked for everything to be
tested, so I am not sure if there is just
not a test for herpes, or if there
is...why they didnt do one???
Anyways, I have only been sexually active
with one person, and I got tested after I
broke up with him. I have only kissed
guys since then...there has been no
contact 'down there' and my bf was clean,
so I don't think it could be an STD!
The thing is there seems to be a new guy
coming into the picture, and I am so
scared if he sees it, he is gonna think I
have an STD or something!!
I want to be 100% confident in my
explanation that it is "just a zit"
How common are zits down there???
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amethyst eyes
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Joined: 04 Nov 2006 Posts: 1339
Posted: 06-04-07 16:00pm
.i have gotten a few as well so .i don't
think they are anything to worry about.
.their is no test for herpes other than
diagnosing through an exam when their are
lesions present.
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Llewellyn
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Posted: 06-04-07 16:05pm
Pimples are very common. It's possible to
get pimples almost anywhere on your body.
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TLynn81
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Posted: 06-04-07 16:24pm
Sounds like it may have been an ingrown
hair. To be on the safe side I would have
your dr. check it out. If it is just an
ingrown hair, it won't harm your health
and you don't have to worry about it
harming anyone else. It can just be both
painful and embarrassing. Best wishes!
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Jaydensmommy
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Posted: 06-04-07 21:46pm
There is a blood test for herpes. The
usually don't tell you about it because
its not one they really commonly do.
Usually they just do a diagnosis by their
naked eye. If you shave down there its
probably just an ingrown hair or even a
little bacteria could have gotten into
your skin and irritated that area. I have
gotten a few small bumps down there in the
past and freaked me out but I had them
looked at and the doctor said that we have
alot of pores, and glands down there and
alot of times things can just get clogged.
I wouldn't be too concerned if I were you
because from what I've read herpes is
painful. The fact that its getting better
already is probably just an indication of
irriatation. If it was anything like
warts or hepres usually they spread and
get worse before they begin to shrink.
That is what I was told when I was
concerned.
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fiona05
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Posted: 06-05-07 07:04am
sounds like you are a responsible lady, i
am glad to hear you got tested and are
being careful! i honestly think all you
have is a pimple or an ingrown hair. i've
had them down there sometimes. keep an
eye on it and if you see any unusual
changes have them checked out, but there
is no reason to run to the doctor over a
spot!
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HAILEYTREYJORDAN
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Joined: 10 Jun 2007 Posts: 8 Location: ATLANTA, GA
Hair Bump Posted: 06-10-07 19:56pm
I HAVE HAD A RECURRING HAIR BUMP. IT
FLARES UP AND IT POPS BUT IT IS ALWAYS
THERE. IT HAS BEEN THERE FOR LIKE FOUR
YEARS. I CANT SEE IT ANYMORE BUT I CAN
FEEL IT. FROM TIME TO TIME IT DOES SWELL
UP.
