Suggest Remedies For Pus Filled Bumps Under The Rim Of Penis

Posted on Tue, 21 Jun 2016

Question: my boy friend had four Water bumps under the rim of his penis, when yu pull the foreskin back. when he popped the they looked like cuts. they were spaced .

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Oral and topical Acyclovir

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It seems from the picture and history that you are having Herpes Progenitalis, a viral infection caused by Human simplex virus and it leads to multiple blisters and tiny ulcers over genitals.

I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for proper management.

I would also advise certain investigations like HSV I and II Ig G and Ig M, VDRL and HIV antibody test as a part of protocol. Ideally patient's partner should also be tested in similar way.

In my patients of herpes progenitalis, I suggest oral acyclovir 400mg three times a day for 7-10 days.
Apply acyclovir ointment thrice a day for a week or so.

Herpes progenitais is notorious for recurrence and every recurrence should be actively treated with the above regimen.

If there are more than 6 recurrences in a year, I would suggest daily suppressive regimen where oral Acyclovir is taken in dose of 400mg twice a day for one year.

Whenever there are active lesions its advised to avoid any sexual activity or if so you do indulge then make sure you use barrier contraceptive like condoms.

Let me know if you require any further assistance from my side.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar