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Two small painless red marks.had for a week& half. between my leg/scrotum area.nothing on penis just this.chance of this being a first herpes outbreak?

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Need to be tested: There are many conditions that could cause skin lesions in this area from in grown hairs. infection, skin conditions and STD's. I recommend further evaluation and testing with a doctor. As for herpes testing...make sure they do blood work in addition to a swab.

Answered 6/24/2015

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