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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Herpes?

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Herpes?

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.