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My boyfriend has a small red bump close to the tip of his penis that developed a couple hours ago, it's numb and after touching it, it burns.

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Suspicious for HSV: Herpes may appear as a red spot that then burns with pain. The open, ulcerated spot may then heal with a scab. Your doctor can prescribe Valtrex to decrease the severity and duration of the outbreak.

Answered 8/28/2017

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