Question 1

i have dark skin, bump above mouth started off black, popped it, hurt bad for days, now theres a bigger filled w/ white but wont pop, sound like herpes?

Accepted Answer

Obstructed gland: This sounds more like a skin gland duct that became obstructed and an infection has developed behind it.  See superinfection discussion.

Question 2

why do so many black women have herpes?

Accepted Answer

Very complex: Probably you mean genital herpes, not oral. In the US, all STDs are more common in African Americans than other race/ethnicity groups. The reasons are complex. One factor is fewer AA men than women available for sexual relationships due to mortaility and imprisonment. Health care access too. All are echoes of historic American racism. It is NOT due to increased no's of partners versus other races.

Question 3

are dark patches of skin visiible signs of herpes?

Accepted Answer

No.: Many things can cause skin discoloration, but that is not a typical sign of herpes.

Question 4

what can i use to get rid of dark spots from herpes?

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Hyperpigmentation: Unfortunately, after an injury to the skin - such as a blister from herpes or from a scratch/scrap, the skin can darken. It may take some time before that darkening fades. I would protect the area so that no re-injury occurs, worsening the problem. Also, protect the area from sunlight -as that could cause skin coloration changes. Most probably 'tincture of time' is what's best. See plastic surgeon

Question 5

would herpes have red bumps with black dots?

Accepted Answer

Classic: The classic presentation for a herpetic rash of the skin is multiple, vesicular, ulcerating and/or pustular lesions on an erythematous (red) base.  Anything is possible though!

Question 6

i have dark circles on inner thigh  and broke out with bumps can it be herpes or something else it's not red dots ?

Accepted Answer

Rash: Without seeing this there is no way in which to diagnose what is going on. Show this to your doctor. Best.

Question 7

i shaved 8 days ago. the next day i woke up to reddish bumps that were oozing white pus. i popped all of them. they went away, but for one. i can see 2-3 black hairs inside the hole. why hasn't it healed? is it herpes? it never blistered/leaked clear?

Accepted Answer

: I think you're speaking of pubic/genital shaving, right? This sounds like folliculitis, i.e. irritation or infection of hair follicles, often triggered by shaving. Genital herpes usually doesn't involve the pubic area, only the genitals directly (e.g. penis, scrotum); and association of some lesions with hairs also is against herpes. It can take a couple weeks for folliculitis to heal completely.

Question 8

is it common for  an outbreak of herpes on the inside of the leg to become dark and bruised?

Accepted Answer

Probably not herpes: Herpes outbreaks can occur in that area, but it's uncommon; and herpes usually doesn't appear dark or bruised. See a doctor -- but probably this isn't herpes. Good luck!

Question 9

according to statistics, nearly 1 of every 2 black adults has genital herpes. what do you think about this?

Accepted Answer

I think it's bad: Although, I am not sure what source you quoted, if it is true, i feel very bad about this fact. Genital herpes is sexually transmitted, so the spread of it just tells how bad morals have gone to be in this country.

Question 10

have chylmadia and herpes 1.  have red spots that itch and then turn black.  at first thought it was mosquito bites but now not sure. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

STDs: Without seeing these, or even knowing where they are located cannot possibly diagnose them, but having had two stds would strongly recommend your being seen again by a doctor and being tested for other stds.

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I have dark skin, bump above mouth started off black, popped it, hurt bad for days, now theres a bigger filled w/ white but wont pop, sound like herpes?

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Why do so many black women have herpes?

A member asked:

Are dark patches of skin visiible signs of herpes?

A member asked:

What can i use to get rid of dark spots from herpes?

A member asked:

Would herpes have red bumps with black dots?

A member asked:

I have dark circles on inner thigh and broke out with bumps can it be herpes or something else it's not red dots ?

A member asked:

I shaved 8 days ago. the next day i woke up to reddish bumps that were oozing white pus. i popped all of them. they went away, but for one. i can see 2-3 black hairs inside the hole. why hasn't it healed? is it herpes? it never blistered/leaked clear?

A member asked:

Is it common for an outbreak of herpes on the inside of the leg to become dark and bruised?

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According to statistics, nearly 1 of every 2 black adults has genital herpes. what do you think about this?

A member asked:

Have chylmadia and herpes 1. have red spots that itch and then turn black. at first thought it was mosquito bites but now not sure. what could it be?

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