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I have boils in my vaginal area. could this be herpes?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Herpes simplex: Usually forms small blisters which break open leaving little ulcerations. Your boils warrant medical evaluation. See your gynecologist.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/3/2018

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