Question 1

is it true that herpes cannot be grown on the labia majora where pubic hair is because herpes crave thin skin eg in the minora instead?

Accepted Answer

Not true: That is not true. Herpes can certainly grow in those areas.

Question 2

will herpes cause swollen right labia majora?

Accepted Answer

It can.: If this is your primary outbreak of herpes, it could cause a significant amount of tenderness and swelling.  Please see your dermatologist for correct diagnosis and management.

Question 3

red dime sized spot on upper labia majora 3 wks  post one night stand. no blisters/ pain. no shaving since that night.  lasted 3 days.  is it herpes?

Accepted Answer

Not likely Herpes.: A painless lesion of the genital area is not likely to be herpes because most herpes lesions are painful! There are other STD's to consider and you should see your Doctor.

Question 4

i have extreme vaginal itch on my labia majora. i once trimmed the hair and found there were some bumps that were pink but seemed dry? could it be herpes or follicilitis?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis, see MD: Shaving can cause itching , infection  etc. Have this seen by gyn or gyn nurse practitioner. Check that you are not using any new under- wear, new detergents  on your underwear,  new soaps or new products on the labia. Avoid talc

Question 5

i have a singular white spot on my labia majora that seems to be 'leaking' white pus-like fluid when squeezed. is this likely folliculitus or herpes?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: Herpetic lesions, usually, present very differently (ulcerated, raw areas that are quite painful; even to touch), especially if we're talking about a primary outbreak.

Question 6

multiple boil like bumps, hard pus filled on my labia majora have been having them since puberty what is this? could it be herpes if they're constant?

Accepted Answer

Not herpes: Genital herpes doesn&#x27;t behave at all like this; herpes doesn&#x27;t cause &quot;hard pus filled&quot; bumps or lesions like boils. This sounds like severe recurrent folliculitis, or maybe a chronic skin condition called hidranitis suppurativa. See a dermatologist, who should be able to diagnose and treat it pretty easily. Good luck!

Question 7

found 3 red bumps near the bottom of my labia majora. they don't hurt and they aren't clustered together. herpes or ingrown hairs? i shaved a week ago

Accepted Answer

Probably not herpes: Herpes is unlikely to first present with &quot;3 red bumps&quot;. The initial infection usually is more severe than this. And within 7 days recurrent herpes  would go from red bumps to blisters or open sores or scabs. If the bumps are in an area where you shave, folliculitis (hair follicle inflammation, ingrown hairs) is a good bet. See a doctor if they persist or if you remain concerned.

Question 8

i have a large blister on my labia majora. it is the size of a quarter. it is painless and not itchy. i have had 1 sexual partner. could it be herpes?

Accepted Answer

Usually painful: Might be, but could also be chancre or other std, or a non-std just in an undesirable spot. Need to see your gyn / "std clinic" dr for exam, diagnosis and treatment.

Question 9

can herpes be only on the inside of the labia majora? or could that possibly be more of a yeast infection? 2 mos severe itching on labia majora w many tiny cuts, assumed from scratching. no crusting over, milky discharge from vag, no pain just itchy?

Accepted Answer

: Genital herpes causes more pain that itching.
Yeast infection of the vagina usually presents with itching and burning along with white exudate like cheese on the mucosa.
You have suffered for 2 months so you really need to see a doctor, preferably a GYN, for the exam, testing and treatment.

Question 10

how can you tell the difference between genital herpes and genital abscess located outside labia majora (my symptoms: blisterlike red, sore with pus)?

Accepted Answer

Different things: Herpes is a virus doesn't cause abscess. You poss have a bacterial infection poss  incision and drainage and antibiotics. See ob-gyn, meantime warm compresses.

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Herpes on the labia majora

A member asked:

Is it true that herpes cannot be grown on the labia majora where pubic hair is because herpes crave thin skin eg in the minora instead?

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Will herpes cause swollen right labia majora?

A member asked:

Red dime sized spot on upper labia majora 3 wks post one night stand. no blisters/ pain. no shaving since that night. lasted 3 days. is it herpes?

A member asked:

I have extreme vaginal itch on my labia majora. i once trimmed the hair and found there were some bumps that were pink but seemed dry? could it be herpes or follicilitis?

A member asked:

I have a singular white spot on my labia majora that seems to be 'leaking' white pus-like fluid when squeezed. is this likely folliculitus or herpes?

A member asked:

Multiple boil like bumps, hard pus filled on my labia majora have been having them since puberty what is this? could it be herpes if they're constant?

A member asked:

Found 3 red bumps near the bottom of my labia majora. they don't hurt and they aren't clustered together. herpes or ingrown hairs? i shaved a week ago

A member asked:

I have a large blister on my labia majora. it is the size of a quarter. it is painless and not itchy. i have had 1 sexual partner. could it be herpes?

A member asked:

Can herpes be only on the inside of the labia majora? or could that possibly be more of a yeast infection? 2 mos severe itching on labia majora w many tiny cuts, assumed from scratching. no crusting over, milky discharge from vag, no pain just itchy?

A member asked:

How can you tell the difference between genital herpes and genital abscess located outside labia majora (my symptoms: blisterlike red, sore with pus)?

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