Thank you, Doctor. If this was Molluscum contagiosum, would it had been rare or unusual for it to appear and clear up (twice) so quickly? I have read that some people have it for months on end.
As in regards to the bacterial STD's you mentioned (foul odor, difficulties with urination, etc.), what kind of tests should I have been screened for?
All of these things have not occurred again but, I can at least be aware of what it is and what to do if it ever comes back.
Welcome to the Dermatology Expert Forum! Thank you for your question!
Best on your description of lesions main differential diagnoses include Molluscum contagiosum and Lichen nitidus. Theoretically Herpes simplex is an option but you have investigated that already.
However, subjective symptoms (foul odor, difficulties with urination, etc.) make it reasonable to suggest screening on bacterial STDs as those infections can exist asymptomatically in males.
In regards to bacterial vaginosis, the transmissibility is not fully understood by scientists. Men are not clinically affected by BV.
And finally, friction would have caused more of diffused redness, and potentially some erosion.
Wishing You Optimal Health,
Dr. Jasmina Jankicevic
Not sure if anyone is going to respond to this but I did see my primary care doctor today and after explaining this he said that my "outbreak" was probably molluscum contagiosum and that it didn't sound like herpes.