<s>[INST] I have a flat red spot on the outer edge of my vulva. It doesn t hurt, just feels sensitive. I suppose it could be genital herpes, but I m very low risk. I can t get in to see my doctor until later next week. I am headed to the beach, and concerned about getting it more irritated with sand and water. [/INST] Hello,This is Dr. Klarida Papaqako answering your question.Genital herpes is painful in general, and not just sensitive, and it will have lots of vesicles with fluid next to each other. Since you are low risk, I would not be much concerned about it.Other options possible to be, from your description are: -- Infected hair follicle (foliculitis), since the vulvar area is very prone to having that kind of infection. Keep it clean, and try to not irritate it. In general its self limited and does not need oral treatment.-- Bartholini cyst, which may come from infected gland and/or duct. Keep an eye on it, because if its not getting better, but its getting bigger, you need to check it to a doctor to see which in the actual diagnoses.Hope the information helps,Take care. </s>