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What Causes Occasional Cold Sores In Mouth, Testicular Itching And Bumps?
Question: After a brief sexual encounter with another man I have developed an itchyness in my scrotum and a couple of raised bumps have developed as well on my testicles. They are not blistering or ulceration as they would in a herpes episode, as I have HSV-1 and occasionally get cold sores on my mouth. There are no discharge symptom & no other lesions have arisen. Is there anyway this is HSV-2? I can provide photos if needed.
Brief Answer:
Please send details and clear photos.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.I have gone through the details.
Please send the following details for clarification:
- Clear photos of lesion.
- Symptoms if any
- duration
- time taken for lesions to erupt after exposure
- partner history
- any recent history of shaving/trimming the area
It may be due to herpes ( HSV 1 0r 2). HSV 1 can occur even in the genital area.
It may be due to irritation or allergy or folliculitis .
Please get back with clear photos and details for clarification.
You can get back to me for any clarifications.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and Venereologist
Please send details and clear photos.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.I have gone through the details.
Please send the following details for clarification:
- Clear photos of lesion.
- Symptoms if any
- duration
- time taken for lesions to erupt after exposure
- partner history
- any recent history of shaving/trimming the area
It may be due to herpes ( HSV 1 0r 2). HSV 1 can occur even in the genital area.
It may be due to irritation or allergy or folliculitis .
Please get back with clear photos and details for clarification.
You can get back to me for any clarifications.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and Venereologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Symptoms include , itchyness around the lesions.
The symptoms have been occuring for about 4 days now.
Lesions have not erupted.
It was anonymous sex, dont have partner history
And no recent shaving or trimming of the area
The symptoms have been occuring for about 4 days now.
Lesions have not erupted.
It was anonymous sex, dont have partner history
And no recent shaving or trimming of the area
Brief Answer:
Unlikely due to herpes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I have gone through the photos.
It does not appear to be due to herpes.So you can allay fears of herpes.
It may be due to irritation or allergy or scabies.
You can get examined thoroughly by a doctor for diagnosis and management.
Clean the area with warm water twice daily.
Do not use harsh soaps or over clean the area.
Wear loose cotton inner wears.
You can take antihistamines like cetrizine for itching.
If the lesions continue to erupt in groins or hands or wrists it may be due to scabies.
You can get back for any clarifications.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Unlikely due to herpes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I have gone through the photos.
It does not appear to be due to herpes.So you can allay fears of herpes.
It may be due to irritation or allergy or scabies.
You can get examined thoroughly by a doctor for diagnosis and management.
Clean the area with warm water twice daily.
Do not use harsh soaps or over clean the area.
Wear loose cotton inner wears.
You can take antihistamines like cetrizine for itching.
If the lesions continue to erupt in groins or hands or wrists it may be due to scabies.
You can get back for any clarifications.
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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