A 18-year-old male asked:
Does a herpes rash go away in 2 days because i had a rash on my penis head with little bumps but with warm water went away? could it have been herpes
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jon Ahrendsenanswered
Family Medicine 41 years experience
Not likely: Highly unlikely that herpes would go away in two days. There is no substitute for an exam by an experienced clinican.
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Dr. Gregory Lewisanswered
Urology 46 years experience
Unlikely: The lesions associated with genital herpes usually last 2-4 weeks with initial infection and 10-14 days with recurrences. The small bumps you describe were likely related to irritation and prominence of the many sebaceous glands on the head of the penis (fordyce spots), or possibly a mild fungal/yeast infection, or possibly a reaction to a spermicidal, lubricant, condom, or other irritant.
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Just under penis head/on shaft, looks like a small water blister the skin tears a bit not bleeding, neg herpes test, treated for balanitis w/no change?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Doubt herpes or STD: It's impossible to guess about the cause of this, but I agree this doesn't sound like herpes or any other STD. The large majority of genital skin prob... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
I'm nervous I have herpes, or multiple STDs. Symptoms: pain in head of penis, leg tingling, small red bump on penis.
Dr. Mary Davidanswered
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See your doctor: The only way to know for sure is to be examined and tested for STDs. You should do this as soon as possible and refrain from intercourse until you kno... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Help I have a little bump on the tip of my penis under the head but when i feel it uts smooth is this herpes help?
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Herpes Hurts: Herpes is a cluster of very painful blisters that ulcerate and leave open and raw skin to heal. This does not sound like your symptoms are herpes.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Hi i just noticed that before the head of the penis I have these red small rashes. They are not bumps, you can't feel a bump when you touch it?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Urology 53 years experience
Most likely, ok...: As long as no local discomfort, such rashes may suggest mild balanitis (inflammation of glans penis), which is usually related with redundant foreskin... Read More
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A male asked:
Two painful bumps, one on each side of base of penis in pubic hair area that have since scabbed and started healing. Is herpes unlikely is this area?
Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Herpes?: It is possible that you have herpes. Please see your doctor for diagnosis. It MAY be something else. Whatever it is please get it treated. Peace a... Read More
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