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After having intercourse yesterday, I had blisters on the penis head. What could it be?

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Dr. Sneha Kannan

Published At October 8, 2020
Reviewed AtFebruary 4, 2021

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

After having intercourse yesterday, I started to have blisters in my penis head. What is it? How to treat it?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Blisters on the penis after unprotected sex occur due to genital herpes infection. The normal incubation period is two to fourteen days. As it has started yesterday, it will take some time to show other symptoms. But medicines can cure it. You can have another possibility also. You can have an infection of herpes already and you can experience a reactivation now. You can treat this condition by taking an anti-viral medication. Consult a general practitioner soon to have a definitive diagnosis. If the situation becomes worse, you need to consult a dermatologist immediately.

The Probable causes

You have a herpes infection.

Investigations to be done

You need to have a visual inspection done by a dermatologist or general practitioner.

Differential diagnosis

You can have autoimmune or allergic skin conditions with blisters.

Probable diagnosis

You can have a herpes infection.

Treatment plan

You can take Acyclovir.

Preventive measures

You should not have unprotected sex or any other form of sexual activity as long as the symptoms are visible.

Regarding follow up

Revert after five days.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Alexander Davis
Dr. Alexander Davis

General Practitioner

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