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STD? HERPES? IRRITATION?
Every once in awhile, I develop what look like small "cuts" around the top of the base of my penis, in a straight line. They hurt a little bit, but not too extreme. They are purple/red in color. They aren't specifically cuts, like you wouldn't be able to stick anything between it (i don't think)...they go away and reappear...I've had them maybe 4 or 5 times. What could these be? Herpes? Or am I thinking out of the box?? Please keep in mind that these never scap over or turn into blisters or anything of that sort.
Thank you Grace, but my latest question is not in regards to the scratches.
This is the question:
Also, I had sex saturday night (protected) and early monday morning my anus started to itch and burn terribly and I believe I saw a small bump; is this too early for HSV to show any symptoms?
I have a dr's appt set up for wednesday at around 4:00pm, but I'm afraid this itching/small bump will be gone by then and will not be able to be swabbed :(
This is the question:
Also, I had sex saturday night (protected) and early monday morning my anus started to itch and burn terribly and I believe I saw a small bump; is this too early for HSV to show any symptoms?
I have a dr's appt set up for wednesday at around 4:00pm, but I'm afraid this itching/small bump will be gone by then and will not be able to be swabbed :(
you've been posting this on multiple forums now even after receiving a very informative response on the experts forum.
you've been given all the information we can possibly give to you online. at this point you need to continue to follow up with your doctor and/or dermatologist when you have active symptoms. it's not likely this is herpes going on.
grace
you've been given all the information we can possibly give to you online. at this point you need to continue to follow up with your doctor and/or dermatologist when you have active symptoms. it's not likely this is herpes going on.
grace
I have a dr's appt set up for wednesday at around 4:00pm, but I'm afraid this itching/small bump will be gone by then and will not be able to be swabbed :(
You can get the "cuts" that appear, when they appear you can get them cultured for gential HSV-1.
Did you ever have cold sores as a child?
Did you ever have cold sores as a child?
Also, I had sex saturday night (protected) and early monday morning my anus started to itch and burn terribly and I believe I saw a small bump; is this too early for HSV to show any symptoms?
I have gotten the IgG HSV-2 and IgG HSV-1 test after well enough time to test; results were HSV-1 positive and HSV-2 negative; but I know HSV-1 infections could be from cold-sores as a child.
Hi
To know if you have genital herpes, test for it. IgG HSV-2, and igG HSV-1 are the tests you need.
From your last line, it doesn't sound like herpes to me.
Its good to think out of the box.
To know if you have genital herpes, test for it. IgG HSV-2, and igG HSV-1 are the tests you need.
From your last line, it doesn't sound like herpes to me.
Its good to think out of the box.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
