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What Does A Red Bump On Penis Head Indicate?

Hello, I have a question/concern about a sexual encounter with my girlfriend. And as far as I know we are in a monagomus relationship. First I want to point out that we live in different states. Last time I was back home in May we had sex a number of times until the end of May when I had to return to school. In the past weeks I have had stomach cramps and within the last week I noticed a discomfort on the skin near the top of my penis. I looked closer and it was a red bump and flesh colored. The next day it oozed a clear liquid but only when I squeezed the area. It appears to be healing but no golden crust formed. This bump burns and still gives me discomfort to date. Is this a sign of herpes? I read that the incubation period is 2 to 30 days with 21 days being the average. Since my last possible exposure is it possible that I could have acquired the infection and that could be an outbreak even though it has been almost 2 months? Thank you for your time and consideration!
Tue, 21 Jul 2015
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Hello
I share your concern
Looking at your description it seems to be caused by infection, Local allergy or an injury during sex or masterbation
Infection may reappear or reactivated in a case if it doesn't clear completely

I would like more information.to help you better like
Any history of exposure to unprotected sex?
Relevant medical history like diabetes or other metabolic disorder ?

In my opinion you should consult a dermatologist for physical examination and series of investigations to establish a diagnosis like blood for hemoglobin, CBC, VDRL or testing for herpes ( immunological tests ) urine culture and an ultrasound abdomen.

You may require a course of antibiotics under supervision of your doctor

Meanwhile wash it with antiseptic soap or solution and keep it moist by applying antibacterial ointment like mupirocin or soframycin.
Maintain good hygiene
Avoid sex or use condom until it heals completely

Thanks for your question
please feel free to ask for more clarification I will happily answer you.
Wish you good health

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What Does A Red Bump On Penis Head Indicate?

Hello I share your concern Looking at your description it seems to be caused by infection, Local allergy or an injury during sex or masterbation Infection may reappear or reactivated in a case if it doesn t clear completely I would like more information.to help you better like Any history of exposure to unprotected sex? Relevant medical history like diabetes or other metabolic disorder ? In my opinion you should consult a dermatologist for physical examination and series of investigations to establish a diagnosis like blood for hemoglobin, CBC, VDRL or testing for herpes ( immunological tests ) urine culture and an ultrasound abdomen. You may require a course of antibiotics under supervision of your doctor Meanwhile wash it with antiseptic soap or solution and keep it moist by applying antibacterial ointment like mupirocin or soframycin. Maintain good hygiene Avoid sex or use condom until it heals completely Thanks for your question please feel free to ask for more clarification I will happily answer you. Wish you good health