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Are Discomfort In Penis, Fatigue And Loss Of Appetite Symptoms Of Herpes?
Question: I made the mistake of sleeping with a prostitute 6 weeks ago and I am worried that I might have herpes.
I felt a strong hot sensation on my penis, fatigue, loss of appetite. However no blisters on my genitals. I felt sick for about a week later.
The last week (7 weeks later) I have had a red rash on my scrotum at the base of my penis. Not sure if this is due to the use of antibacterial soap but it seems to respond to canesten cream.
I felt a strong hot sensation on my penis, fatigue, loss of appetite. However no blisters on my genitals. I felt sick for about a week later.
The last week (7 weeks later) I have had a red rash on my scrotum at the base of my penis. Not sure if this is due to the use of antibacterial soap but it seems to respond to canesten cream.
Brief Answer:
Pictures appear normal like Fordyce spots
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the query and the pictures.
I checked them and they appear perfectly normal to me. The tiny (fluid filled like) papules are pretty normal in those areas of skin. The skin near the scrotum and base of penis is pretty lose and thin. It can develop such tiny papules which may appear to have fluid in them. These are hair follicles appear raised. They may be oil secreting sebaceous glands called Fordyce spots. You can apply warm compresses over them and observe.
Herpes seems out of question at this point in time for the 6 week back exposure. Moreover the lesions are not typical without any other body symptoms.
I suggest you to be cautious while experimenting with commercial sex workers. You have to be extra protective.
Pictures appear normal like Fordyce spots
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the query and the pictures.
I checked them and they appear perfectly normal to me. The tiny (fluid filled like) papules are pretty normal in those areas of skin. The skin near the scrotum and base of penis is pretty lose and thin. It can develop such tiny papules which may appear to have fluid in them. These are hair follicles appear raised. They may be oil secreting sebaceous glands called Fordyce spots. You can apply warm compresses over them and observe.
Herpes seems out of question at this point in time for the 6 week back exposure. Moreover the lesions are not typical without any other body symptoms.
I suggest you to be cautious while experimenting with commercial sex workers. You have to be extra protective.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Okay, thanks for that.
Can you experience prodrome without sores?
Cheers
Can you experience prodrome without sores?
Cheers
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
You can experience prodrome prior to sore or along with sore. However that period is passed for you.
Hope I answered. Let me know any further inquiry or you may close our discussion.
Yes
Detailed Answer:
You can experience prodrome prior to sore or along with sore. However that period is passed for you.
Hope I answered. Let me know any further inquiry or you may close our discussion.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Okay, sorry, one last question.
I didn't experience any sores at all.
Are you saying I could have still caught herpes?
I didn't experience any sores at all.
Are you saying I could have still caught herpes?
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
You should not be worried about Herpes now after so many weeks. You might have already (your body defence) fought it and developed antibodies against if at all you had it in your body.
Herpes can be asymptomatic as well. We will never know till the time you test. So whether you had sore or not you can still be carrier of herpes as long as you are sexually active.
Please be assured and move ahead in life. All the best.
No
Detailed Answer:
You should not be worried about Herpes now after so many weeks. You might have already (your body defence) fought it and developed antibodies against if at all you had it in your body.
Herpes can be asymptomatic as well. We will never know till the time you test. So whether you had sore or not you can still be carrier of herpes as long as you are sexually active.
Please be assured and move ahead in life. All the best.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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