Genital Herpes or ???

About 3 weeks ago I started getting itching in my groin. At first I thought it was an allergic reaction to laundry soap, as I have sensitive skin or possibly jock itch since I run alot. I also use the sauna at my gym, and thought maybe I picked something up in there. A week later I noticed 3-4 very small red dots on my penis shaft, and one that felt like a pimple near the base and found my penis chafing easily when running or masterbating (masturbating). I went to the doctor and he said it was fungal, and gave me some cream (anti-fungal/bacterial/steroid). I used it and the bumps went away in 2-3 days. A week later, they came back... 3-4 pimples with white puss in a couple of them this time, the rest like rash pimples. I saw the doctor again and he prescribed oral anti-biotics to me. He said it was unlikely herpes since it was no more painful to touch than a zit and said it would be clear not white puss. It has since cleared up but since he couldnt say what it was, I am not feeling at ease. I have had several sex partners in the past year, but the last one was at 6 weeks before any of these symptoms. Can herpes take this long to show up? What else what have these symptoms? Would a fungal infection really only attack my genitals? Thanks in advance for any insight.

[gracefromHHP]

This doesn't really sound like herpes. Sounds more like you've picked up a few things at the gym like your doctor's been supposing too.  And yes - fungal infections in the groin area can get quite nasty if not treated properly.  

If you have never had a herpes blood test before - why not get one to see what your status is?  Doesn't mean that what's going on is herpes even if you do test + for hsv2 but obviously herpes is on your mind so why not cover that base while you are at it?

grace

[randycan]

Thanks, it's hard to see the obvious when you are constantly worrying and thinkin about something... I have vowed to get tested for STDs and make smarter decisions in regards to my sex life and partners.