Brief Answer:
Less likely to be Genital herpes. More like a Jock Itch for him too !!!

Detailed Answer:
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I feel sorry for your husband also have some symptoms like this. It doesn't seem to be genital herpes. It is more like a JOCK ITCH in your husband's case. That is actually the same fungal infection caused by Tinea (a fungus).

It is due to lack of proper hygiene and wearing tight non-cotton clothes, remain more in hot humid environment, not shaving timely....
It is very common disease and needs proper care and it is cleared with time. Relapses are common if hygiene is not maintained. Ask your husband for the same treatment as aforementioned for you ( Hydrocortisone+Clotrimazole ointment to be applied on dry and clean skin--three times a day; Fexofenadine 120 mg once daily at night by mouth; Acetaminophen 650 mg three times a day after food).

Ask him to wear cotton-only underwear and loose clothes. He should avoid hot and humid environment. Rest and taking plenty of clean drinking water is good for faster recovery.

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