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I have painless cluster of bumps in genital area. Could this be herpes?

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Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At April 19, 2020
Reviewed AtApril 19, 2020

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have had some bumps for about three days. They do not hurt. I am not sure if I have herpes simplex 2. I have not been with a partner for over two months. I currently do not have any other symptoms besides the bumps. They are clusters closed together and I am not sure if it is acne or ingrown hairs or herpes. I am a 19-year-old male and currently on no medications.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern. According to your statement and picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), you have been suffering from bumps around your penile part with pus-filled blisters which are red and white color.

According to your picture, it may be genital herpes which is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is a sexually transmitted disease, but you have mentioned that you have abstained from sexual intercourse for two months. Many people often do not know that they have the virus because many people who are infected with HSV have no symptoms or their symptoms are very mild. First genital herpes outbreak may cause multiple outbreaks later. Again it can spread from oral sex if your partner is infected.

Again your symptoms can occur from other skin conditions like pimples or ingrowing hairs and contact dermatitis also can show the same scenario.

Contact dermatitis is a skin condition that can cause red, itchy, cracked, dry or scaly skin, blisters or a rash. It usually occurs within minutes to hours after touching an irritant or something you are allergic to. Common causes include reaction to medications, detergents, cosmetics, and jewelry. So we should find out the exact cause for your sufferings and then treat them accordingly.

In case of herpes infection, you can take antiviral medications like cream and tablets. For contact dermatitis, you can use antihistamine. Avoid the irritants or allergens that are suspected.

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

Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam
Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

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