A 22-year-old female asked:
I have tingling and a white bump on my vagina for 10 days. it's not a blister and it's not sore. i have hsv1 but valtrex (valacyclovir) isn't helping. what is it?
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Dr. M. Christine Leeanswered
Dermatology 30 years experience
See doctor: You may have an infection or cyst or other lesion that should be checked out to rule out skin cancer. See your doctor for possible culture or biopsy.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Just found out I have hsv1 but i get no outbreak. Should i take medication? The doctor said if you do get one she will prescribe me Valtrex (valacyclovir)
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