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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Genital Herpes or something else?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Genital Herpes or something else?
by bobbyt, Apr 19, 2005 12:00AM
I had recent unprotected sexual activity. I am a male on the receiving end of manual (hand) stimulation from a female. This female was quite vigorous in rubbing and used her saliva to help lubricate. There was never any mouth to penis contact. However, there was saliva delivered via the hand to my penis. I now have pain in the end of my penis. A red spot about the size of a dime, but oblong appeared on the top of the head of my penis. There is continuous burning pain (manageable) and there is slight discomfort urinating. I also have intermittent tingling on my left shin. This all started about 7 days after contact.
The redness has subsided to barely noticeable after 2 days, but the skin is grainy or kind of cracked looking. No fissures, but a more pronounced raised relief to it if you know what I mean. I do have some intermittent mild pains/tingling going back to my rectal area. Everything I have read online points to only one thing, Herpes. I am told I need to wait at least 2 wks to get tested. What are your thoughts? Is it possible that this could be something else? I have not had any other risky sexual encounters.
The redness has subsided to barely noticeable after 2 days, but the skin is grainy or kind of cracked looking. No fissures, but a more pronounced raised relief to it if you know what I mean. I do have some intermittent mild pains/tingling going back to my rectal area. Everything I have read online points to only one thing, Herpes. I am told I need to wait at least 2 wks to get tested. What are your thoughts? Is it possible that this could be something else? I have not had any other risky sexual encounters.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Apr 20, 2005 12:00AM
, Apr 20, 2005 12:00AM
I don't know what you're reading, but I can't figure out why you think these symptoms point to herpes. Herpes produces blisters. Pain and a red spot sound like irritation to me, and that would certainly fit with vigorous masturbation. My advice is that you leave the penis alone except for gentle cleansing, and that you show the penis changes to a doctor for examination and, if necessary, testing.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Dr. Rockoff
My symptoms have improved and I am feeling more certain that your diagnosis was right on. Thanks.
I still have slight residual pain. Also erections tend to exacerbate the pain slightly as well. I would guess that this also supports your original diagnosis. Feel free to comment. Thanks again for some peace of mind during a troubling time.
I get cold sores on my lips at least twice a year. Well, just three days ago I went to the ladies room and after wiping myself, found that I have a group of three small blisters, because I get cold sores, I was thinking it was genital herpes.Are they somehow connected? I just know they were very painfull. Today is tuesday and they are practically gone, no more pain.
I was gonna go to the doctor yesterday, but he was not in the office and I did,nt want to see anyone else, its imbarrassing.
Is it boils or herpes?
Gategal