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I noticed a couple of weeks back some raised red bumps on my penis head (around the rim area) and was wondering what it could be. About 1 1/2 years ago I laid with a person (unprotected) but we did not have intercourse. WE did have contact but no penetration.These bumps are going on over 3 weeks and they have no blisters that i can see and do not itch or are sore. I saw them and was shocked and naturally think i have Herpes.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Appearance of such symptoms that long after exposure almost certainly means it isn't an STD. Maybe pearly penile papules, which are a normal anatomic variant (usually not red, however); or, if only 2 bumps, on on each side of the urethral opening, maybe prominent Tyson's glands. It doesn't sound like herpes or any other STD.
The standard advice applies: See a health care provider.
Best wishes-- HHH, MD
The standard advice applies: See a health care provider.
Best wishes-- HHH, MD
They are at the base of the head and are like raised patch's in clusters of three roughly speaking.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
