Infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV) that causes sores, pain, and itching in the genital area is called genital herpes. The virus remains dormant in the body for years after the initial infection. Medications can only ease the symptoms but cannot cure it.
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I have a blistering skin condition on the base of my penis. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a blistering skin condition on the base of my penis. One month ago, I had some ingrown hair which I pulled and it healed very slowly. Now, it appeared from nowhere. It is not itching, neither is it painful. I always use a condom. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the photos attached by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is going in favor of herpes. Read Full »
I have noticed an abnormality on the head of the penis.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a concern about my penis. I have noticed an abnormality on the head of the penis, and I am concerned that it is genital herpes. Can you please advise me if it is genital herpes or not? With your expertise, what does it look like? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case, and yes, in my opinion, it could be a herpes infection. For confirmation, you need to go for a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. However, I am starting treatment based on clinical pictures received and I suggest you take the followi... Read Full »
I have genital herpes. Can I receive a kidney transplant?
Query: Hello doctor,I have chronic kidney disease and am on dialysis and scheduled for transplant next month. Today I tested positive for genital herpes. Will this cause me to not be able to receive a transplant? I know you have to take immunosuppressants and I do not know how this will affect my situation... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The immunosuppressive agents taken post-transplant will increase the risk of having an outbreak of genital herpes. So you have to report to your doctor to put you in a prophylactic antiviral therapy. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --... Read Full »
I have small bumps on my vagina and buttocks. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I had sex with my boyfriend a few months ago. I noticed tiny bumps on his private parts, but I did not think I would get them. It started as one bump that had pus, but it burst. Now I am left with small bumps in the opening of my vagina or vulva and around my buttocks as well. Please he... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Based on your description, it sounds like you may have contracted a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The tiny bumps you noticed on your boyfriend's genitals could be a sign of genital herpes, which is a common STI caused by the herpes simp... Read Full »
Can I get herpes from my partner?
Query: Hello doctor, My partner has herpes II. Last time, when I was tested before dating her, I did not have either herpes I or II. Is it possible for me to get herpes I and II from her? Or just herpes II? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Herpes simplex II is transmitted through sexual contact, and it causes genital herpes. If your girlfriend has herpes II, she can only transfer herpes II and not I. Also, kindly note that about 45 % of the people in your country are already i... Read Full »
What could cause recurrent, non-itchy bump on the penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed a scar like bump on my penis shaft, and it has not gone away for one month since I noticed it. I did have sex related sore in the same location several months earlier for what I believe to be friction burn, but have not been sexually active since one month. The mark doe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is the bump itchy? Or any discharge present? If itching present then whether it is more at night? When you had it the first time, did you took any medication for the same or it went of its own? In how many days? What about the size at that time? Do you have any history ... Read Full »
What could be the reason for itchy scrotum and cuts at the base of penis?
Query: Hello doctor, First, I went to the doctor for extremely itchy scrotum that felt as if it had cuts in it and red spots on my penis that dry white. My itchy scrotum is now healed but I have got little cuts at the base of my penis and those spots will not go. He gave me scabies cream but I do not know ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and I can see few red erosions at the base of the penis. They can be either an irritant reaction to something you have applied over the penis or due to herpes virus infection which i... Read Full »
Can genital herpes be contracted from sharing water bottle?
Query: Hello doctor, My cousin was diagnosed with genital herpes a few days back. She also has a sore throat currently that the doctor thought was strep throat but the strep test was negative. I shared a water bottle with her recently. Could I have contracted herpes from sharing the water bottle? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sharing of water bottle is not known to spread herpes. Genital herpes spread through sexual route. The viral infection also can cause sore throat like influenza infection. It will give streptococcus negative test. Read Full »
Why are there red, burning patches in my pubic area?
Query: Hello doctor, I am sharing some images with you. These two patches were light pink in color and had just a weird bumpy texture. After I shaved over them, they are both very red, give a burning sensation, and look like actual sores. I do not know what they are. Does this look like an STD (sexually tr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. I have gone through the details you presented and the image shared by you (The images have been removed to protect the patient's privacy). Although it looks like herpes, and hence you may consider having an ST... Read Full »
Is it possible to spread HSV-2 infection from an infected woman to a man during sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I have some questions about herpes. If a woman having HSV-2 who does not have a flare-up or showing any signs of HSV-2 currently has unprotected vaginal intercourse with a man who does not have HSV-2 or any other STD, then what are the chance of her infecting him with HSV-2? What are t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. Coming back to your query. There are varied chances of transmission, which depend upon the presence of any blood contact or duration of exposure. The use of condoms markedly reduces the chances of transmission, but it can never become zero ev... Read Full »
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