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Had 3 small pimples on penis. two on the shaft one on the head. hsv 2 neg and hsv1 pos. 2 weeks later look better but have 4 fluid filled pimples ?

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Dr. Thomas Yash answered

Many causes: There are many reasons or causes of oral, genital, or other skin type lesions. Herpes is only one viral infection. See your medical doctor or a dermatologist to be diagnosed and treated properly.

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Answered 10/26/2014

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A member asked:

Had 3 small pimples on penis. two on the shaft one on the head. hsv 2 neg and hsv1 pos. 2 weeks later look better but have 4 fluid filled pimples ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Yash answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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