Wondering if anyone knows how to tell the difference between a boil and herpes, I am abit concerned as i have had this pimply type thing on the vagina, Not inside but on the top for about 3 or more weeks, so i wanted to have a better look so i shaved then about a week after i shaved down there i have about 5, they are red, sore, now im afraid to shave again incase i cut them, Im embarrest to see my doctor as he i s a male, can anybody help me?
2007-03-06 14:10:00 · 9 answers · asked by jenstarcutie 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
well i think you have just an ingrown hair.....that can happen if the pore gets blocked or if you shave there regularly......try keeping the area clean and dry and wear clothes that breath down there....that should help....you can also try putting a little hydrocrodone cream on it to relieve the redness and inflammation.....but the best thing to do is see a doctor....if yours makes you feel uncomfortable try going to a free clinic or try to make an appt. with a female doctor.....good luck
2007-03-06 14:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by blah blah blah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-25 21:22:13 · answer #2 · answered by Lillie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-01 05:22:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A boil is an infectious process, herpes is a virus. A boil is usually a raised area somewhat like a big pimple with a center to it that can have a yellow or green head on it. Boils are typically painful and require antibotics to heal effectively. Herpes is a cluster of blisters initially and then they rupture and become open and then crust and form a scab they hurt but the pain is more superficial.
If you are uncomfortable seeing your family Dr. please go to a county clinic you need to be evaluated by a Dr. If this is a herpes outbreak there are medications that can be prescribed that will decrease the outbreaks for you and the uncomfort of having open sores. If it is a boil and needs to be drained they can do it for you and prescribe necessary antibotics additionally. An untreated infection can cause damage to heart valves, this is very important. Good luck to you.
2007-03-06 14:35:18 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa A 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please go to web md and read articles on a boil and herpes,, a boil usual is one bump , that continues to get bigger and has pus it it. Herpes ussually starts out as a hard sore knot, red and itches and hurts like ever, The doctor has several medicnes that he can give you for the herpes virus, and if it is a boil then he can give you antibiotic. The dread of it, is nothing like having the spot come back and back again, if this is herpes,, also it can be transmitted,, to your fingers also, if it is herpes, so don`t mess with these bumps , unless you have gloves on, and please get checked, you are most certainly not the only one with this.
2007-03-06 14:40:31 · answer #5 · answered by crickettmc2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to think of it is a boil or pimple is deep (in the skin) which herpes is superficial (on the skin).
2007-03-06 14:37:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
please see a dr. i had the same thing happen to me, i thought it was folliculitis(infected ingrown hair bump), it was soooo sore i could barely walk. i took some antibiotics and it felt better so i thought, but it also drained pus and blood so i dont know if it was really a ingrown hair bump or my initial ob of herpes 2. n e way
im on meds now. go to the DR.
2007-03-06 18:22:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's either razor bumps from the razor. It also be a hair bump or genital warts. To be on the safe side you should make a doctors appointment. Its always best to go there instead of guessing.
2007-03-06 15:12:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-02 00:14:37 · answer #9 · answered by Fromad59 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋