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I have a pimple like bump in my bikini area. ob said pimple but culture in case. can herpes look like a bump then pimple then bump then little in24hrs?

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Ingrown hair?: If it is a single lesion and not painful it is more likely to be an ingrown hair or folliculitis. Your doctor is testing it, so try to not worry about it until the results are back.

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Herpes unlikely: Herpes is more likely to cause a cluster of fluid-contained papules with surrounding redness and usually takes a week or longer to heal. A solitary red papule is more likely related to an ingrown hair or infected hair follicle, especially if it is smaller after 1 to 2 days.

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Skin lump: This really seems like a folliculitis. Herpes is not likely. Agree with exam and culture.

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