A member asked:

I have genital sores. its a little irratable, i hve only slept with one man, located just on lips in small area, redish and like ulsers???

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Genital herpes: You may have been exposed to and now have genital herpes. Unfortunately even one exposure can result in a sexually transmitted disease. before having sex again see your gynecologist and seek treatment

Answered 6/3/2017

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Plan: There are effective treatment for genital herpes as Valtrex or Famvir. You have to go to doctor for prescription for this. The earlier, the better.

Answered 10/5/2017

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Herpes simplex: It is highly infectious and may be recurrent. See your MD avoid sex while active lesions to prevent the spread. Anti- viral medications will help. If recurrent may need to be on maintenance anti viral medications

Answered 11/27/2017

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