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I found red spots on the head of my penis but no burning, itch or pain urinating. is it herpes? how bad is the tingling/burning/itch if herpes?
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Penis head is burning/tingling for past 72 hours. If herpes how long before sore appears?13 days since unprotected blowjob.
Not herpes: If this were herpes, blisters and then open sores would appear within 3-5 days, and would always occur before burning or tingling, not afterward. At 1... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
I have 3 small red with whiteish tip "sores" appear on my penis one at a time for the last week. No pain or itching on sores or urinating. Herpes?
Could be: The only way to find out for sure is to see your provider for evaluation.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Can itching on the pubic area and tingling on the penis be a sign of anything other than herpes? Ive had this for months and i never have any blisters or sores that follow, at least ones that are obvious. Also blotchy rash/tiny red bumps on glans?
You misunderstand herpes symptoms. Herpes LESIONS (blisters, sores, etc) can itch or tingle, or on some occasional tingling can occur for a day or two... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
I recently used tretinoin cream (prescribed for severe body acne) on my penis after reading it might help fordyce spots. Now I have a chemical burn that is causing intense itching and burning with some peeling. Will my skin heal? What can I do?
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A 21-year-old male asked:
A red patch on the head of my penis there is no itching burning discharge or anything but the head of my penis look wrinkly noticed 3 months Ago ?
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