A 21-year-old female asked:
Does herpes always have sores - i have a few spots on my bottom that have a small white head but have not blistered or opened they do not itch or hurt?
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Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Herpes Hurts: This is most likely not herpes if there are no pain or other nerve symptoms and no blistering. This must be something else.
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