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A 20-year-old male asked:
I have a "pimple" on my penis and white spots on my testicles, have had them since before i was sexually active (besides masturbation) is it herpes?
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
If stable, no: If these have not changed, they cannot be herpes. During your next physical exam, ask your physician what they may be.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
I had a cut on my penis tip. It healed in 3 days. Now, days later I have the same cut in the same spot. Could this be herpes? I havent been sexually active in 5 years. Never had lesions before either?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
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I had a cut on my penis. The cut healed, and now three days later I have the same cut in the same spot. It isnt bleeding and doesnt appear to be an open wound. Not sexually active in 5+ years, and I never had lesions either. Could this be herpes?
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A 39-year-old male asked:
About 12 hours after sex, i masturbated. Afterwards, i noticed penis head has around 5 to 6 reddish pimples/spots? No itch or pain. What is it?
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Reactive Skin: Without seeing the lesions on the penis here are the most common situations that this could be:
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