is this razor burn or herpes?
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Slightly painful or sensitive bumps are usually caused by razor burn or ingrown hairs. But if you're experiencing other symptoms — like body aches, fever, and headache — these bumps may be the result of genital herpes.
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You might notice some warning signs a few hours or days before outbreaks flare up, like itching, burning, or a tingly feeling on your genitals. Herpes outbreaks are no fun, but the first one is the worst. Repeat outbreaks are usually shorter and less painful.
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Genital herpes symptoms also include: Numbness, tingling, or burning in the genital region. A burning sensation while urinating or having intercourse. Painful urination, difficulty urinating, or a frequent need to urinate.
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They may start with burning, itching, or tingling where you had the first outbreak. Then, a few hours later, you'll see the sores. They usually go away in 3 to 7 days.
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Unlike genital herpes, ingrown hairs typically develop as isolated lesions or bumps. They don't grow in clusters or groups. You may have more than one ingrown hair at once. This is more likely after you shave or wax the hair around your vagina or penis.
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HSV-1 is a subtype of the herpes virus that typically causes oral herpes. This is also known as cold sores. HSV-1 can also cause genital blisters that appear very similar to the genital blisters associated with HSV-2 virus. Any herpes sore or blister — regardless of its subtype — can burn, itch, or tingle.
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Much like genital herpes, however, symptoms of oral herpes can be very mild and go unnoticed. Subtle symptoms can be easily mistaken for another infection or condition such as a small crack or cut in the skin, chapped lips, bug bite, or a pimple, to name a few examples.
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Differences – While both cause skin issues, the manifestations are different. Herpes causes sores around or in the mouth and on the genitals. Unlike herpes, HPV often has no symptoms, but usually is the cause of genital warts. HPV can cause cancer, making it arguably the most dangerous of the two STDs.
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Razor burn usually clears up within two or three days. Self-care and home remedies can help symptoms clear even earlier. Razor bumps can take two weeks or more to go away. Razor bumps can be re-triggered every time you shave, making it seem like they never clear up.
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This may be razor burn or razor bumps. Razor burn, or folliculitis, generally occurs immediately after shaving or when the hair is growing back. It can leave the skin on your legs red and inflamed, or with raised bumps. Razor bumps are most likely caused by friction from the razor and ingrown hairs.
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Most people who have genital herpes have no symptoms, or have very mild symptoms. You may not notice mild symptoms or you may mistake them for another skin condition, such as a pimple or ingrown hair. Because of this, most people who have herpes do not know it.
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Folliculitis can also be caused by inflammation from ingrown hairs, viruses, or fungi. It results in small red bumps or pimples on the skin, which you may know as razor burn or razor rash. Shaving, tight clothing, and the combination of heat and sweat are typical sources of folliculitis.
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It shouldn't be burning. It's not supposed to burn but there will be a tingly sensation on your face after/while rinsing.
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['An open sore that bleeds, oozes, or crusts and remains open for several weeks.', 'A reddish, raised patch or irritated area that may crust or itch, but rarely hurts.', 'A shiny pink, red, pearly white, or translucent bump.']
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Genital herpes is usually caused by HSV-2; oral herpes (cold sores) is usually caused by HSV-1. However, genital herpes can also be caused by HSV-1. Someone with HSV-1 can transmit the virus through oral contact with another person's genitals, anus, or mouth, even if they don't have sores that are visible at the time.
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Release ingrown hairs Razor bumps can be caused by ingrown hairs. These are hairs that are growing out but curl back into the skin and penetrate it, causing inflammation, pimple-like bumps, irritation, and itching. Exfoliating your skin before shaving can remove dead skin and help prevent ingrown hairs.
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HPV is caused by the human papillomavirus virus (HPV) while herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are more than 100 strains of HPV and two strains of HSV. HSV-1 usually causes cold sores, although it can cause genital lesions through oral sex.