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Herpes? i've had off and on mild itchiness (my doctor thought was just irritation from scratching) and i had a sore from scratching (healed in a week)
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HSV 1&2 EVALUATION: It may be HSV2 or 1 Genitally , it can be transmitted via oral sex. HSV LESIONS TEND TO BE PAINFUL. See your doctor with next flare and get labs checked. Acute flares of HSV RESPOND TO FAMVIR&VALTREX. Most importantly to realize virus may be spread even without visible lesions. You need to have a frank discussion with past & present sex partners. Especially if they test-for HSV1&2.
Answered 6/23/2015
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Probably not herpes: Herpes doesn't behave like this. If you ever develop blisters or ulcers (open sores) in the genital area, see your doctor within a day or two for exam and possible test. In the meantime, it is unlikely that this is herpes.
Answered 6/22/2015
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See a dermatologist: Herpes is seldom itchy. The question is otherwise too vague for any other comment.
Answered 6/22/2015
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