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Question: Hello,
I had lesion caused by masturbation and dry skin on my penis. Not the first time that this has happened, and I usually apply polysporin for a few days, and it all clears up. However, the lesion started to look a little odd... My mind immediately jumps to something that looks like a cold sore, which of course means herpes. It's mildly tender to the touch. Linked below is a photo. I had a circumcision about 5 years ago.
Thanks,
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I had lesion caused by masturbation and dry skin on my penis. Not the first time that this has happened, and I usually apply polysporin for a few days, and it all clears up. However, the lesion started to look a little odd... My mind immediately jumps to something that looks like a cold sore, which of course means herpes. It's mildly tender to the touch. Linked below is a photo. I had a circumcision about 5 years ago.
Thanks,
XXXX
XXXX
XXXX
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Please, upload these images as recommended below!
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HI and thanks for using our services.
Unfortunately, these images are not well uploaded. I will like that you use the recommendations below to get an image to us for review and insights.
To upload an image, click on the upload icon to the right of your dashboard and follow the onscreen instructions. You may also send it directly to customer service at YYYY@YYYY and request that it should be uploaded to your query.
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i've emailed the photos to the email requested.
It appears as if the files have now been added. I have no other sores on my body other than this single one. It has been there for about 4 days now and hasn't really gotten better yet.
It appears as if the files have now been added. I have no other sores on my body other than this single one. It has been there for about 4 days now and hasn't really gotten better yet.
Brief Answer:
exercise patience only.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed the attached images. This is not suggestive of herpes. I will suggest that you cleanse it regularly with an antiseptic solution such as iodine, keep it airy so as toaccelerate healing. this will normally take about 7-10days for healing.
I hope this helps. keep me posted and updated. I wish you well.
exercise patience only.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed the attached images. This is not suggestive of herpes. I will suggest that you cleanse it regularly with an antiseptic solution such as iodine, keep it airy so as toaccelerate healing. this will normally take about 7-10days for healing.
I hope this helps. keep me posted and updated. I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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