Herpes query

[Ajgc]

I recently observed few red spots on my penis after an exposure. These spots came and went during the first 3 months. However. After around 100 days the red spots came back. This time I tested for HSV 1+2 IGGAb to HSV serum by CLIA and  HSV 1+2 IGMAb to HSV serum by EIA. Both came negative. I know in some post u said these are not tests u recommend but these were the only ones available.

However, after few days of the results, the red spots became marginally raised and later i saw some curd like substance the next day. No pain if I touched them or while urinating only a  slight tingling feeling once in a while. I showed myself to a GUM, he said these might be genital herpes due to the exposure background or multiple other issues like eczema or balanitis. He suggested betnovate GM and acyclovir. I applied the cream and took the tablets. However, next day the red spots reduced and by next evening they were gone.

My  question is 1) wont Betnovate inflame  HSV 2) can acyclovir act so quickly and 3) were the symptoms already during the fade period and hence the medication reacted quickly and finally could I have contracted herpes. Pls help

[gracefromHHP]

herpes symptoms won't linger like this. continue to be seen regularly to try to figure out what is going on.

[Ajgc]

Hi grace, just to be sure I did type specific testing for both HSV 1 and 2 and results came back negative. However my doctor says it is herpes as herpes testing in my country (Sri Lanka) is not very reliable. My question is would the acyclovir as suggested by the doc have influenced the negative results.

[gracefromHHP]

these aren't herpes symptoms. follow up on them properly with your provider.

[Ajgc]

Thank you. I have also noticed tiny spots more like blood colored moles/ pimples few on my chest, arms and one on my scrotum. They don't pain, hurt or are filled with pus. I have been getting these one or two in the past, but attracted my attention post this exposure. Could these be serious..

[gracefromHHP]

since you are using gum clinics, I assume you are in the uk? you can get type specific testing, you just have to seek it out privately and pay out of pocket.  that said, you don't need to think herpes from this. your symptoms don't sound at all like herpes going on.  balanitis sounds far more likely and probably from a fungal infection from the sounds of things.

no, acyclovir doesn't act that quickly.  

topical steroids tend to make herpes start to go away and then come back with a vengeance.   sounds like the cream is working for you and since your symptoms don't sound like herpes, I wouldn't be concerned and would continue using it as directed.

grace