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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Herpes?

Posted on Fri, 5 May 2017

Question: Hello doctor

I had protected sex last week with someone I met at a bar. We also indulged in taking shower together but no sex of anykind (oral or direct). I also masturbated thrice last week. Yesterday morning I saw this pinkish purple painless spot on my penis head. No discharge, no pains or spots anywhere else on the body.

I am very worried that it can be herpes or syphillis. I also have a thick foreskin and remember I did not clean up after my sex right away until morning (but i had condoms on all the time).

I am attaching a picture, please help me out

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry.There is no reason for concern.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.

I have seen the attached picture and based on your history (protected sex and just take a shower together) I think that this pinkish purple spot in your glans penis has not relation with syphilis or herpes (HSV 2) symptoms.
Furthermore I think that this spot maybe could be as a result of friction (little trauma because of thick foreskin) during masturbation.

Please don't worry there is no reason for concern.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Do you think I shd apply anything externally or take any pills.

When do you think the spot should heal or recover and disappear ??

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
follow-up consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you for writing back,

As you've mentioned that you don't have pain or concern I think it is not necessary to use any medications, cream, and pills.

So, it needs just a few days for the spot to heal and disappear without any treatment. Just be vigilant during this period, and let me know how you stay in the due course.

I hope my answer helps you.
I wish you a quick recovery.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (17 hours later)

Hello

How much days it should take to heal approximately??

I am just worried, i see it everyday (3 days now) nothing has changed.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry.There is no reason for concern.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back in healthcaremagic.

Please don't worry there is no reason for concern because this spot may need approximately 4- 5 days to heal.

I hope my answer helps you.
I wish you a quick recovery.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T