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I Noticed A Random Cut On My Penis, Couldn T

Posted on Thu, 19 Mar 2020

Question: I noticed a random cut on my penis, couldn't tell if it was just friction or something else. It healed within a couple days of appearing with no other symptoms. It happened two days after receiving oral from someone new and one day after having intercourse with someone new, both times with a condom. I got an HSV test five weeks later that said it was 96-99% accurate at five weeks. It came up clean for that and 8 other diseases.

Do you think I can stop worrying?

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (12 minutes later)

I attached pictures if that helps. The picture was from one day after I noticed the cut. I had to pull on it for it to open up enough to be visible. It wasn't oozing or anything and didn't hurt. This was also after two weeks of traveling with a backpack, so my biggest suspicion was that it was from friction and sweating.

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be scabies

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

It certainly could be from friction or alike. Does it itch in any way? It is difficult to tell from the photos, but it could be scabies, but the cardinal symptom here is itching.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (8 minutes later)

It does not itch at all. There is no sign of it anymore. My primary concern is that it could be herpes.

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It does nok look like herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX

It certainly does not look like herpes. This would typically hurt and you would expect to see blisters or vesicles. I suggest you simply wait and watch.

Please let me know if you have further questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (6 hours later)

Like I said, I watched it for 2-3 days until it healed

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry about

Detailed Answer:
That's good. You have nothing to worry about. If you have other questions, please let me know.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj