lichen sclerosus?

I had been diagnosed with herpes about a year ago. However, at the gynecologists' the tests came up negative, and positive for another test. But I am slightly suspicious. Sometimes the area around my genitals becomes tight and itchy, red, and tears very easily. Whenever I scratch in that region, sure enough up to a day later bumps appear. I was wondering if anyone could help me shine a light on whether or not this disease can be mistaken with herpes and how to tell the difference. Thank you. Tweet