Sadly i have herpes

[brasilivesinme]

OK i was just diagnost with herpes... and i know that an actual outbreak would be sores or legions i have had a rash for about 4 to 5 weeks now on my penis and it is red and has small little bumps...now this was before i found out i had herpes... so i used polysporin and neosporin it seemed to help one day it would be red then the next it seemed to be lighter... there is no itching or burning or pain of any kind at all on my penis not even when I urinate..... well suddenly i had a sore out break about a week or 2 ago and they went away within a few days.... once that happened i went to the doctor this past weekend.. and he gave me Acyclovir... and i started taking it this past tues day Feb 3rd 2008 and I still have this rash! it is still getting lighter and sometimes it gets darker.... i have not been using any creams i have not been masterbating nothing just urinating and washing it with soap and water.... what should i do is there anything i can do to get rid of this rash???? is it related to herpes? and will it go away with the acyclovir?? I am only supposed to take the pills for a whole week as perscribed by my Doctor so what else can be done???? and is it related to my Herpes???????? please advise someone!!!!

signed
NEW TO DISEASE AND FREAKING OUT!

[brasilivesinme]

Ok so regarding this rash i started to use hydrocortisone cream and it seems to work really well however when i masturbate my penis tends to get red and a little irritated... and after i masturbate i wash it and appy hydrocortisone cream and it seems to make it better but i would like to know why my tissue/skin on my penis is getting a little irritated....??? Also sometimes it is dry and seems to be cracking a bit....is there anything i can apply on it to stop the cracking??? i dont want to always use hydrocortisone as a moisturizer... what can this be?????

[Dr Santos]

Continue with acyclovir for the rest of the week. There are also acyclovir creams that could be applied topically. However, acyclovir cream does not eliminate the herpes virus, it is not a cure, and it does not prevent transmission to others. It works by stopping viral replication. Ask your doctor about this option. If the rash persists, inform your doctor about this for further evaluation.

[brasilivesinme]

BUT WAIT... I HAVE BEEN TAKING ACYCLOVIR FOR ABOUT 4 DAYS NOW AND MY DOCTOR RECOMMENDED ME TAKE IT FOR A WEEK.... AND WHAT IF ITS NOT CLEARING UP BY THEN? THEN WHAT? WHAT I MAINLY WANT TO GET RID OF IS THIS RASH....WHAT CREAMES DO U RECOMMEND ?

[Dr Santos]

Definite diagnosis of herpes lesions includes obtaining samples from the sore and evaluating it or with blood testing for antibodies. Continue with the medications your doctor prescribed and have regular follow-up appointment.  The rash should resolve but in herpes infection, there is the tendency to recur.

[unknownindian]

Hi,

How did you got to know that you are affected with Herpes??

If its then it would get clear with Acyclovir. either using Zovirax tablets or Herpex cream applying to affetced area. Any how to reconfirm do a HSV2 check again after 3 months post the infection to detect the antibodies.

Thnks
Unknown indian