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I have a small red spot on my vulva. it is painless, itchless and not irritated. could something like this be herpes?

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Dr. Cynthia Frazier answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Doubtful: Most small red dots on the vulva are not HSV. Herpes can start as a small red dot but it will usually change into a blister or an ulcer and is usually associated with itching and pain. The only way to diagnose this would be an exam.

Answered 4/18/2018

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