When looking for pictures of STDs on google or any other search engine, you’re bound to come across incredibly graphic, disgusting, and down right scary pictures of STDs.
While these pictures are sometimes real depictions of specific STDs, they are often the very worst case scenarios and can be meant to scare people into abstinence.
This serves absolutely no purpose when you think you might have something and would like to compare your physical symptoms to more realistic photos of first occurrences of STDs in people who are not immunocompromised (a lot of the gruesome photos you come across are from people who have additional medical conditions and as a result, have much worse STD symptoms).
So, The STD Project has scoured the web yet again and has found the most reputable resources for Herpes pictures. These images of Herpes come from dermatologist’s websites or other similarly reputable locations, include multiple Herpes symptom severities, and also incorporate different skin types, symptom locations, and stages of Herpes.
While The STD Project STRONGLY encourages getting tested (find STD testing centers near you) and discourages diagnosing or treating oneself via pictures alone (Herpes pictures disclaimer), we realize the desire to compare one’s own symptoms with those of others in hopes of narrowing the possibilities.
Remember, the most common STD symptom is NO symptom at all; so, if you find your symptoms do not match any of the Herpes images below, this does NOT mean you are STD free and you should be tested as soon as possible to avoid complications of untreated STDs.
Furthermore, if you’ve engaged in ANY sexual activity, you are at risk of contracting or transmitting an STD (see this list of sexual activities that put you at risk for contracting an STD).
Without further ado, happy photo hunting and may the force against Herpes be with you! 
Pictures of Herpes
- Pictures of Herpes in the WebMD slideshow
- Herpes Images – Skin Care Guide – Canada
- Herpes Simplex Pictures – New Zealand Dermatological Society
- Herpes Simplex Images – Skin Sight
Additional Herpes – HSV1 Images
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Additional Herpes – HSV2 Images
Genital Herpes on the Buttocks Pictures
Genital Herpes Simplex Pictures
Do these pictures look like what you’re experiencing? Did they help you identify your symptoms? Did you find another resource with reputable pictures as well? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
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About Jenelle Marie
Ok I’ve had itchiness in my private area, between that area
N my anus n between my butt cheeks/anus for about 5 yrs now n the little research that I’ve done I came up with an athletes foot yeast infection which would make sense cause on my penis I get these small blisters the same kind u get from an athletes foot I just wanna kno what this is, is it treatable, n how to treat it. thank you for your time.
Hi there -
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, I’m unable to tell you what you’re experiencing by those symptoms alone. Pictures can help point you in the right direction, but I’m guessing you haven’t yet found something that matches… Even if you do, you’ll need to see a professional for treatment as well – especially considering this has been on-going for a number of years.
Itching and small blisters could be any number of things from herpes, a fungal infection, hemorrhoids, eczema, etc., etc..
Your best best is to see a professional and get tested – if it’s contagious, you could spread it to others. If it is or isn’t contagious, it could still get progressively worse. If you’re without insurance or unable to pay the exorbitant fees of a doctors visit, this link:http://www.thestdproject.com/std-resources/std-testing-centers/ can help you find free or low-cost clinics globally.
Best wishes and feel free to let us know what you find out
Hi there. I recently was diagnosed with hsv1. Since my first outbreak (which was horrifically painful and gross) I have been taking acyclovir consistently. About 4 days ago I noticed little bumbs on my inner butt cheeks and on the top of my vagina where the hair grows. The bumps are noy painful and only ich a little if I’m too moist down there. I’ve looked up pictures via the internet and the bumps are similar to herpes as well as razor burn. I need some advice. I can’t see my doctor until after christmas. What should I do?
Hi Cindy -
It’s certainly possible you have outbreaks in a new location – mine appear on my butt cheeks, whereas, years ago they were vaginal. As the virus itself lives in the nerve endings at the base of your spine (or at the base of the neck, if your outbreaks were above the waist), it’s not uncommon for them to appear in nearby locations. That being said, I’m not certain what you’re experiencing is, in fact, another herpes outbreak based on your description alone.
Whatever it is you’re noticing, I imagine it is being exacerbated by a weakened immune system (stress from the holidays, a recent herpes diagnosis, etc.). Your best bet is to do as much as you can to care for yourself and your immune health while you’re waiting to see your doctor.
Lastly, should what you’re experiencing be another outbreak in a different location, you might also want to chat with your doc about different prescriptions or trying some additional antivirals – like acyclovir in cream form for the outbreaks themselves (helps alleviate pain, itching, and reduce duration), as well as over-the-counter helpers like L-Lysine. I’ve found, everyone responds differently to the typical anti-viral prescriptions (acyclovir, famvir, valtrex, zovirax). For me, acyclovir in pill form has not been as effective as valtrex, however, I’ve heard just the opposite from others.
I have a feeling, it’s going to be a matter of trying a couple of them out and determining what works best for you physiologically – albeit, that will temporarily be to the detriment of your poor skin as you work to find the most optimum solution, but once you find a nice combination, most people have less frequent and less severe outbreaks for good… That, and once your body has begun to build some natural antibodies, outbreaks will slowly become less noxious for you too.
I really hope this helps and your holidays aren’t overburdened by this! I wish you all the best and feel free to comment or ask additional questions as necessary!