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A member asked:

I had blisters on the base of the head of my penis, now they have scabed over and are going away, is this herpies?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Herpes: It sure sounds like herpes, but it could be a reaction to latex or lube. If there was no pain with the blisters it is less likely to be herpes.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 7/29/2013

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