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Hi There:

I have discussed this on different forums but not specifically for these symptoms. About 10 days after protected sex with sex workers I noticed redness on my glans and white skin on the penis head peeling anf itchiness on the foreskin. I am uncircumcized. I have bee using anti fungul cream Nystatin for he last 5 days. Peeling of skin seems better but the foreskin still get s itchy once in while. I have been under a lot of stress due to this particular incidence.

My question is:

1. can it be sign of herpes. There are no obvious rash or blisters. There  is no discharge or fever. It has been 16 days since the incidence now. I have read that herpes symptoms can be similar to yeast infection.

2. Can stress trigger yeast infection.

Please help.
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Thank you Dr. Singh:

It has been 21 days after the exposure. I dont seem to have any blisters. I believe if symptoms appear they usually appear within 20 dyas. is that correct?

Thank you in advance.
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Hello,
No, it does not sound like herpes infection. When signs of herpes occur, they typically appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum. The blisters break, leaving tender ulcers (sores) that may take two to four weeks to heal the first time they occur. Typically, another outbreak can appear weeks or months after the first, but it almost always is less severe and shorter than the first outbreak.

I sincerely hope that helps. Please do keep me posted. Kind regards.

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Thank you for your response. Sorry to ask this again. Can this be sign of early herpes infection. Please reply.
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Hello,
Stress can trigger fungal infection but it is usually accompanied by other factors like immune system, general health, hygiene, contact with fungal infection or infected partners.

Oral course of antibiotics is needed. In addition don’t use any cosmetics on the penis, instead use some topical antimicrobials like Bacitracin or Lotrimin. Also corticosteroids and topical immunosuppressants can be used but they are available under prescription. Also retract the foreskin daily and soak in warm water to clean penis and foreskin. In case the symptoms persist then please consult a urologist/dermatologist for evaluation.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.




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