herpes

[swggading]

Hi, I'm soo worried that what I have might be herpes.....I have these bumps on the side of my penis and the base by.the scrotum..they are the same color of my skin and can only be seen when I fold the skin or I am erect

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be contact dermatitis,rash due to friction rub,folliculitis,cysts ,molluscum contagiosum(multiple, small, dome-shaped papules, often with a central depression or plug) or genital warts(caused by HPV infection). It does not sound like herpes which presents as red itchy blisters which scab over.

Apply warm compresses, Neosporin ointment and calamine lotion and avoid messing with it.You  can take anti-inflammatory pain killers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. If the lumps persist then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[swggading]

My symptoms are the bumps.....I haven't gotten sick, there is no burning, itching or swelling. And what do you mean by eruption???

[nidhiverma]

In Herpis, main feature should be burning and Shiny eruption. Burning and shiny eruption is not there then herpis is not present. so please define your symptom.