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HELP! Do I have Herpes?

I am a 25 year old male, and about 2 weeks ago I noticed a small red bump on my penis, near the base. It itched only slightly, and was not bothersome. After a few days, I noticed another bum closer to the top of my penis. Within the past few days, I now have a third red and itchy bump, and a fourth which is on the head of my penis itself. The bump on the head of my penis isn't painful, but feels irritating if I touch it, it does not itch. The bump on the head of my penis isn't red, it's more like the regular color. I am intensely concerned that this is Herpes, but I also have a history of getting jock itch throughout the year, especially during summer. I applied my anti fungal cream to the areas on my penis, and the initial 2 bumps are now going away. Should I be concerned that I have Herpes? The stress is keeping me awake at all hours.
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1174003 tn?1308160819
You posting an updated doesn't chance the advice I gave.  Doesn't matter how long it's been there you should have been seen just like I said on the 6th.  Now that they are healing a work up is going to be a little harder.
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As of today, the bumps are still present on my penis, however, most of them are almost completely gone. The bump that was on the head of my penis, however, is still there and appears to have turned into a scab. It doesn't hurt at all and is not sensitive. I also have what appears to be a rash on my legs, belly, and sometimes my arms.
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1174003 tn?1308160819
Have you had any recent sexual encounters?

Regardless if not you need to be seen by a provider for a proper work up.  Bumps can be anything.
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