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Question: Hello,
So a week ago I have noticed a blisted down by my genetals by my balls a day or two after shaving. The blister was just skin and about 1/4 big. I peeled the skin off and it was starting to dry. However a week later it just got worse and now i have little blisters all over. And those blisters are moving.
I have no pain not itch at all and I think today my genetal left lymph nods hurts.
Is it Herpes? What should I do? I am out of town in business and cant go see a doctor.
Thanks
So a week ago I have noticed a blisted down by my genetals by my balls a day or two after shaving. The blister was just skin and about 1/4 big. I peeled the skin off and it was starting to dry. However a week later it just got worse and now i have little blisters all over. And those blisters are moving.
I have no pain not itch at all and I think today my genetal left lymph nods hurts.
Is it Herpes? What should I do? I am out of town in business and cant go see a doctor.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Genital herpes; Oral antivirals and topical antibacterial
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the images. I can see grouped, discrete, fluid filled vesicles and erosions on genital skin.
Yes, this does seem like genital herpes.
I suggest an oral antiviral e.g acyclovir or famciclovir or valacyclovir for a week.
Topically you may use an otc antibacterial ointment e.g 2% mupirocin ointment twice daily for a week.
Regards
Genital herpes; Oral antivirals and topical antibacterial
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the images. I can see grouped, discrete, fluid filled vesicles and erosions on genital skin.
Yes, this does seem like genital herpes.
I suggest an oral antiviral e.g acyclovir or famciclovir or valacyclovir for a week.
Topically you may use an otc antibacterial ointment e.g 2% mupirocin ointment twice daily for a week.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
How many times a day for the oral antiviral?
Brief Answer:
Oral antiviral i.e either acyclovir or valacyclovir
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Acyclovir is 400 mg thrice daily and valacyclovir is 1000 mg twice daily. These are prescription drugs and should be used under supervision of a doctor.
Regards
Oral antiviral i.e either acyclovir or valacyclovir
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Acyclovir is 400 mg thrice daily and valacyclovir is 1000 mg twice daily. These are prescription drugs and should be used under supervision of a doctor.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am traveling overseas and was able to get acyclovir 400. So take one pill 3 times a day for a week, right?
Planning on going to the doctorwhen i get back in 2 weeks.
Planning on going to the doctorwhen i get back in 2 weeks.
Brief Answer:
Visit a doctor whenever you possibly can
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Right. That would be fine.
Also use a topical antibacterial cream e.g 2% mupirocin cream or 2% fusidic acid cream, twice daily.
Regards
Visit a doctor whenever you possibly can
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Right. That would be fine.
Also use a topical antibacterial cream e.g 2% mupirocin cream or 2% fusidic acid cream, twice daily.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes, i got that cream as well.
Thank you for the help.
Thank you for the help.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for writing to us.
Regards
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for writing to us.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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