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Can this be herpes?

Can Someone please tell me what this looks like.

Asap!.. I'm freaked out.
Poster
  • Female | 22 years old
  • Complaint duration: 10 days
  • Medications: Predisone
  • Conditions: Allergic reaction -undetermined cause being treated for this right now. Not related issue

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It doesn't look like herpes. There is definite edema around the area of the clitoris. This looks more like an infection from too vigorous cunnulingus. See your gynecologist right away.
Norm Dahm
Does not look like Herpes but almost impossible to tell from that photo.
Norm Dahm
patients never forget to complain about itching or pain....u didnt because u didnt have either....u don't have herpes...stil see your doc
DR. ZAAR
Dear Freaked,

This doesn't seem to be the normal vesicular response seen with herpes infections, although there is definite inflammation present. Possible yeast infection indicated as well.

That being said, there are always irregular presentations of any infection/ disease, and the only real way to determine a proper diagnosis is with a proper examination and culture.

After a 10 day duration, the best advice here is schedule appointment with your gynecologist! Make the call!

Best of luck to you!
It doesn't look like it. If it was, I would expect you to have severe burning and itching.
Hi,

This is not the best picture of the affected area so is hard to tell. It doesn't look like your typical Herpes vesicle; however, the best thing to do is to go see your local MD and have them do a culture with blood work. It may just be inflammation, yeast, a sore, an abrasion from sex.....best thing is not to stress and go get it evaluated. Good luck!
I see some redness(inflammation) but without some relevant history,it is difficult to say.
Victor Shabanah
There are several phone apps becoming available that can give you a differential diagnosis simply by inputting photo of lesion into the app, however to be sure, the best plan is to see your MD.

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It is difficult to say. It certainly could be especially if it started out as a blister that broke and is now weeping. Also if it is painful and the first time you have had the lesion. The best way to find out is to see a doctor who can swab the area and send it off for confirmation. The first exposure usually is the most painful and lasts up to 2 weeks before it begins to heal. So the sooner you get it checked out the more likely to get a definitive result.
Nancy E. Bass
The answer is "Maybe" . You should go have a culture taken from this area to check , and also bloodwork to check your previous exposure status.
Kyle A Baker