Herpes or Folliculitis

[marcus34716]

Hi - I've only ever had protected sex with multiple partners.  About 3 months ago I noticed a white bump on the base of my penis that at first I thought was an ingrown hair so I picked at it and couldn't find the hair. The bump came back and about 3 or 4 other bumps appeared around the area, and the itched like crazy.  This is the area where I shave. I went to my doctor and he diagnosed it as folliculitis and did a herpes blood test which came back negative. I was prescribed antibiotics and after a week or two it all cleared up.  
Now recently, I had protected sex again with a different partner and a day later I noticed in the same area as before that it was becoming red, the next day about 5 white bumps showed up that grew bigger into a cluster of white bumps on a red inflamed patch of skin at the based of my penis, again they itch a lot.  I've yet to go back to the doctor.  Could this be herpes or can folliculitis return in the same area?  Does herpes itch?

[auntiejessi]

It might be herpes, and you should see your doctor promptly for an accurate diagnosis.

I can't tell you what to use on it because you don't know what it is.

Aj

[marcus34716]

Are there any OTC products you would recommend for this?