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A member asked:

Had an allergic reaction now i have what looks like a allergy spot on my penis head. how do i know it's not herpes?

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Dr. Brian Novick answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Probably not : An allergic reaction should not lead to herpes...But wondering what was allergic reaction and if you know you had herpes in past(ie. ? Same raah you had before) however if it doesn't look like prior "rash" (or never had herpres) see your dr. If doesn't get better.

Answered 8/25/2013

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