To anyone who has had an std, does this look like one?

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*graphic imagery*  I'm going to go get tested this Thursday and I just need to prepare myself a little if this actually seem like an std/sti, help please

Wonderer89 · Accepted Answer

Depends where it is... if its on the back of your thighs or butt cheeks it actually looks exactly like folliculitis.
If it's on your labia (and the photo doesn't look like it is) it could be hpv. If you've had sexual contact you're concerned you could have received something I'd ask them to include hpv in the test panel. It's a good idea to get checked regularly anyway 😊

Deth2AllButMetal · Accepted Answer

I am not sure if we are looking at the mole looking spot towards the bottom of the picture or the small white cluster of bumps. Do you shave? It looks like were the hair follicles are clogged and irritated. I still would follow up with your gynecologist.

badco · Accepted Answer

possibly herpes. even if so not the end of the world. people still willingly sleep with me and I always disclose it. also herpes like basically doesn't exist besides stigma

Leandri · Accepted Answer

It looks more like ingrown hair, but yeah just check it out

jp612612 · Accepted Answer

Where is that location? That definitely looks like HPV, but there is no test for HPV. Because of that, my guess is that the above is indeed HPV but your tests will come back clean.

the_bright_one · Accepted Answer

Where is it located? It doesn't as an std sympton, but still you might want to get tested of papillomavirus which is commonly knows as "genital warts".