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After masturbating i noticed a red spot on the foreskin of my penis what can it be doctor said it was herpes should i go find another doctors answer?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

If it is herpes: you should see little pinpoint blisters on a red base and there should be a tingling, burning, or itching. If not I would see a dermatologist for clear diagnosis

Answered 7/16/2014

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Dr. Li-Yu Mitchell answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Confirmation tests: Generally genital herpes can be diagnosed by visual appearance by a trained physician but if there is any debate, a herpes culture can be taken with a swab but these notoriously will say a person doesn't have herpes even if they do. There are also blood tests to check for herpes virus --one test checks for recent exposure and the other for exposure longer than 6 months ago. Tests can be costly tho

Answered 7/9/2014

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