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Rash or herpes?

I had a sexual encounter with a random woman a week ago. I have since acquired a rash on the underside of my penis that extends from the base to the foreskin, as well as another malady that I have already gotten antibiotics for. There are a few red bumps (a few in clusters)  along with red, irritated skin but no blisters or sores. There is no pain and I never got any flu-like symptoms. I had a swab done today at the urgent care and the Dr seemed to think it was some other type of irritation and not herpes (but not positive), but I'm still really stressed that it is herpes. Any information would be greatly appreciated.  
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the inside of my butt cheeks
have been itchy burning sensation diarrhea blood nauseus
stomach cramps
my butt cheeks is another color
it wont go away!~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
help anyone
ps i had intercourse orall the day before it alll happe to start!!!!!
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I don't know if it matters, but I have a nickel sized spot on my neck that all of the sudden went babies butt bald a few months ago. A physician friend of mine looked at it and said it was more than likely a fungus. I use the same razor to shave my face as I use to shave my genital area. Is a transfer possible and this could be fungal?
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Hello,

It was more of a whitish color. I was tested today for everything, though I had no urethral swab, the Dr. did swab the rash itself, with no open sores I don't know how effective that will be. Urine and labs were done today as well. The waiting is what's nerve wrecking. Would another type of STD cause the discharge and the rash?
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Hi

In the presence of a urethral discharge then an infection may be likely. How would you describe the discharge? Is it clear or yellowish? Did they do a urethral swab culture to later help with the treatment?

I suggest that you continue with your medications. If some blood tests were done then it is best to wait for the blood tests. This does not sound like herpes however with a significant sexual history and the presence of urethral discharge then sexually transmitted diseases are still differentials until proven otherwise.

Have you had tests to rule out STD's?

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There was already an urethral discharge, thats why I got the antibiotics, both pills and a shot....fun stuff, and yes my butt cheek IS sore thank you for asking. This started almost immediately after the encounter on the scrotum (which does kinda tingle) and just keeps working its way up. First it was just kinda splotchy, shiny, lizard skin.......the bumps just started yesterday. They're barely raised and not uncomfortable.
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Hi

Herpes usually manifests with vesicles on top of a reddish base. The affected area may be burning and tingling. At this point, this may be a superficial skin condition. Folliculitis may be a differential here although, it may still be too early to tell. Continue to follow up with your doctor and have this assessed in the presence of vesicles (bumps with fluid) and pain. If a discharge is noted, then it is best to have this followed up also.
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