What does genital herpes look like?


What does genital herpes look like is a regular question asked by people who suspect they might have or know someone who does have genital herpes. 



When Genital Herpes appears on the skin it can look like a small cuts, lesion, rash or blister. The blisters or lesions that appear may look white, yellowish or clear with fluid inside. The lesion or blister can appear big or small, one or several and can be in clusters. The appearance of the blister/ lesion also may change size, shape or color or appear in a different location each genital herpes outbreak. For men and woman they can appear anywhere in the genital area, including the anus. Please see below for pictures of genital herpes.


Genitaln herpes has also been known to be confused with  warts, pimples, insects bites and other skin conditions. However, consult your doctor if you are not sure.

Pictures of Genital Herpes

If you want to better understand what genital herpes look like, please see the pictures below;
Please be advised that these pictures are graphic and contain images of male and female genitalia.

Note: These Pictures of Genital Herpes are a mixture of mild to medium cases, please be aware that each person and each case of genital herpes is different. It can be much less or more severe.

Genital Herpes Images

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IMPORTANT: DO NOT HAVE SKIN TO SKIN CONTACT WHEN BLISTERS OR LESIONS ARE PRESENT!!

What should I do if I have something similar?

After viewing these genital herpes pictures, you should have a better understanding of 'What does Genital Herpes look like'. If you have symptoms described or anything that resembles or look's like the genital herpes pictures above,consult your doctor immediately. Preferably while the lesion/ blister is still visible.

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