Penis sore that isn't genital herpies(herpes)

[hellohelp123]

Hello,

I was diagnosed by a walk-in clinic with genital herpies (herpes) just by visual check.  I was so freaked out.  I took Valtrex twice a day for 10 days which didn't clear up the rash.  I went to planned parenthood and they gave me a blood test
and it isn't genital herpies (herpes).  I have not been sexually active for over 10 months.  They told me I need to see a dermatologists.
The rash is on top shaft of my penis about a quarter of an inch after the head.  It is an read patch that forms little white-head like bumps unlike the pictures I have seen for herpies (herpes).  They don't seem to be blisters.  It goes through a cycle of red dry, small errated, scabed it seems like, then red and soft.  I also have seen two little with dots on the shaft of my penis develop and then subside.  Is this HPV?  Is this ringworm.

I need help.  I don't know what I have


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[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Nothing can be said with surety without having a look at the lesions. This could be tinea cruris or ringworm infection.

Tinea cruris is best treated with antifungal drugs applied topically. Traditionally creams containing tolnaftate, clotrimazole or miconazole have been used, although newer agents such as butenafine are also used.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jock_Itch

To cure the infection naturally, keep moist and warm areas of the body clean and dry. Change anything the fungus comes into contact with daily, like undergarments and towels. You can use talcum powder to help keep the area dry. Powders with menthol or zinc oxide like Gold Bond medicated powder, and creams containing 1% hydrocortisone should help soothe the itch if not treat the infection altogether.

Let us know if you need any other information and consult your dermatologist if the lesions persist.

Regards.