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Looks like a cut/open small red sore right below vulva above anus in a portion where theres no hair growth. it looks like exposed flesh and hurts while i pee. using mupirocin ointment now. is this something serious like an sti ?
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Impossible to tell for certain from this limited information, but genital herpes is the most common and syphilis the second most common cause of genital area ulcerations (open sores). Get care ASAP: testing must be done within a few days for accurate results, especially for herpes. Good luck.
Answered 1/10/2023
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