What could this be?

[jonner]

Hi,
Short background, in May my girlfriend had a yeast infection.  Since then I have moved on.  I had sex with a girl a week ago, and we started without a condom.  I have been paranoid and worried since then.  I keep checking myself, and probably over checking, and noticed a few small spots on the end of the shaft near the head of my penis.  It looks as it's a discoloration of my skin.  I am worried that it's early stage of herpes.  Does this happen before the red bumps appear?  I only noticed it yesterday, and it hasn't changed at all yet.  There's no pain.  It's not very prominent.  I know I need to get tested now, but what can I do in the meantime?  What do you think this is?
Thanks,
Jonner

[jonner]

I got tested for STD's about a month ago.  The Dr. only tested for cylmidia and ghonerrea (i didn't know it at the time).  Both came back negative.

The white spots on the tip are still there.  There hasn't been a discharge in a while.  The spots don't seem to be getting worse or better.  What could this be? What is it probably not?  Do you think it could be herpes before an outbreak?

[jonner]

Can you describe a very mild herpes attack?

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

Someone with genital herpes may experience itching or pain, followed by sores that appear a few days later. The sores, which may appear on the  penis, scrotum, buttocks, or anus, start out as red bumps that soon turn into red, watery blisters.  The sores may open up, ooze fluid or bleed, and then heal within the next 2 to 4 weeks. Flu-like symptoms including fever, headache, and swollen lymph nodes may also be observed.

Your symptoms does not correlate with the usual presentation of genital herpes. It is best that you have this evaluated further by your doctor for proper diagnosis and management. A complete medical history and physical examination is needed to reach a diagnosis.

Take care and keep us posted.

[jonner]

I would like to add on that I haven't been tested yet. There are multiple whitish abnormal shaped areas on my penis.  It doesn't hurt, burn, or itch.  Is it possible that this is herpes?  It has been about 2 weeks since I saw the first white spot, and they grew in number around the head/shaft of my penis.  Once in a while though rarely I notice a clear sticky discharge.

What do you think now?

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

Genital herpes usually present with one or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum. The blisters break, leaving tender ulcers that may take two to four weeks to heal the first time they occur. It is good that you will be having this tested. However, this could also be pearly penile papules which are multiple, small papules running around the circumference of the crown of the glans penis. It would be best to have this evaluated further by your doctor for proper diagnosis. Keep it clean and dry. Try to avoid manipulating the lesion to prevent secondary infection.

Take care and regards.