A 20-year-old male asked:
how long does the first stage of genital herpes last? because i have had a dry red patch on my scrotum for a week now with no signs of blisters.
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Dr. Larry Lutwick answered
49 years experience Infectious Disease
Blistering occurs: Quickly. Doesn't sound herpetic.
Answered on Oct 24, 2017
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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered
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It certainly would: be possible. Of course there are other potential reasons for the sore but without being able to examine you this cannot be confirmed. If you are very ... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered
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