Flat bump on head of penis

[familyguy77]

The other night I noticed a small, flat bump (clear/ w possible fluid) on the right side of the head of my penis. It did not hurt when I touched it. I picked at it, and then put some tea tree oil and polysporin on it. It crusted over (in a matter of a couple hours) and healed within a day and a half to two days. I am curcumsized, and find that the head of my penis is sensitive to any sort of friction, and have had problems with semen drying on the head and causing discomfort and raw spots.

This past week, I have started running again, and have noticed friction from my penis rubbing against my shorts.

A year and a half ago, I had raw red bumps at the tip of my penis (slightly sore/itchy), I went to a few doctors and they didn't seem to think it was herpes, but a heat rash or fungal infection. I had 2 swabs taken, and they both came back negative. I applied polysporin and they healed within a couple of days.

Furthermore, I have researched a lot of websites surrounding genital herpes. My only unprotected sexual encounter was 5 years and 2 months ago, where I did not experience any symptoms relating to primary infection with HSV.  Near the end of the brief relationship (2 months), she experienced pain during sex, no visible sores. She was checked by a doctor with swab tests and blood tests (not too sure for herpes?). Results came back negative. I am diabetic, and usually, when I get an infection, it is quite severe and lengthy. I realize that all people show different symptoms. That is why I am confused about the situation I have recently experienced and would like further insight. Could this possibly be me over analyzing and fixating on herpes, or could there be a possiblity that it is a mere minor skin infection? I have searched all of the websites posted on this blog, but any further info would greatly help!  

[gracefromHHP]

We'd only b e guessing at this point. You need to be seen and start your work up.

grace

[familyguy77]

Thank you once again Grace.....

I forgot to mention that just prior to noticing the bump, I was doing some penis stretching exercises (jelqing), which forces blood into the glan (5 mins or so). I have noticed discoloration/bruising as a result before, and I have further read that blistering is common. I just find it strange how quickly it healed, and responded well to the topical cream applied. I'm assuming if it were in fact herpes, the cream (antibacterial/not anti viral) wouldn't have made a difference in the healing process. Is this likely?

[gracefromHHP]

It could be many things going on.  It could be herpes but it's probably something else. That said, even if this isn't herpes, doesn't mean you don't have herpes.  I always recommend folks get a herpes blood test periodically just to keep an eye on their status.  Trust me when I say you'd rather find out you have hsv2 from a blood test than from after you transmit it to a partner.

grace

[familyguy77]

Thanks Grace! I will get a test.....but in the meantime, do you think what I am explaining sound like herpes???

[gracefromHHP]

If you want to know if you have herpes, get a type specific herpes igg blood test to see what your status is. Condoms are not 100% protection against the transmission of herpes so don't count on them as keeping you from having herpes.


You need to stop picking at whatever is going on and follow up on it with your provider.  If your running clothes are causing you to have irritation, start using a body glide type product or even powder before running to cut down on friction and also look at other clothing and give them a try.

grace