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Suggest Treatment For Red Bumps On My Penis

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Posted on Thu, 26 Mar 2015
Question: Yesterday I discovered several red bumps on my penis (two or three isolated ones and then several so close together in a line it looks like a scratch. I'm still not positive it isn't) in the area between the head and the shaft. They are very tiny, not much bigger that a period. There is absolutely no pain, tingling or itching present; if there was even a hint of it I know I would blow it out of proportion, being the slightly hypochondriac person that I am. I also can' t see any kind of breakage in the skin or evidence of them being filled with fluid. I have no evidence of a fever, cold or swollen lymph nodes.
I have been with my current partner about 3 months. Prior to her I had been tested for everything (to include hsv1) and came back negative on all accounts. She also claims to have been tested and I have no reason to believe she is misleading me.
About 36 hours before I noticed the bumps we had very vigorous and extended sex (oral and penetrative). In that time I also switched shower gels and wore two pairs of brand-new underwear. Would this more likely be either a friction burn or dermatitis from new fabric dye/new soap, or could it possibly be herpes?
Also seeing that I tested negative for HSV1, if this was in fact primary herpes shouldn't I expect it to be a more noticeable case since I would have no antibodies in my system? Or does it not work that way? I've read some outbreaks can be so minor they are easily missed...
Thanks for your help!
I should also mention that they responded VERY favorably to neosporin and some cortisone cream.
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Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
May be due to friction or irritation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query
Welcome to health care magic.
I have gone through the details and can make out your anxiety.
Please send clear photos for clarification.
It may be due to friction or irritation as mentioned by you.
Wear loose cotton inner wears.
See that there is no friction or irritation.

As the tests for herpes is negative, it is unlikely to be previous herpes infection. Antibodies may be negative in primary herpes.

You please send clear photos for clarification.
Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Brief Answer:
Please send clear photo.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you for follow up query.
The photo is not clear. It would be better if you send a clear photo.
It may be due to friction or irritation.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (14 hours later)
That's actually the clearest I can get...I only have a cellphone camera and they are small and seem to be fading rapidly. If they disappear completely within a day or so (existing for a total of 3 or so days) can I safely assume it is not herpes? A primary outbreak should last a minimum of a week correct? Still totally painless and have transitions from red to a pink/flesh color without any oozing/crusting
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Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be herpes get examined by a doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you for follow up query.

If it subsides within 3 days it may not be herpes.Usually primary lesions may take longer duration.Moreover it is along a line.According to you they are not vesicles (water filled lesions) ,not painful or asymptomatic.
You can get examined by a doctor.If need be a smear for herpes can be taken .
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Red Bumps On My Penis

Brief Answer: May be due to friction or irritation. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query Welcome to health care magic. I have gone through the details and can make out your anxiety. Please send clear photos for clarification. It may be due to friction or irritation as mentioned by you. Wear loose cotton inner wears. See that there is no friction or irritation. As the tests for herpes is negative, it is unlikely to be previous herpes infection. Antibodies may be negative in primary herpes. You please send clear photos for clarification. Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them. You can get back for any clarification. Thank you Dr Bharatesh D Basti Dermatologist and venerologist Brief Answer: Please send clear photo. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thank you for follow up query. The photo is not clear. It would be better if you send a clear photo. It may be due to friction or irritation. You can get back for any clarification. Thank you Dr Bharatesh D Basti