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Herpes Simplex Virus

Herpes simplex is a contagious viral infection affecting the genitals or the mouth. The symptoms include the formation of sores around the genital region and the mouth. Herpes simplex is a sexually-transmitted disease that requires medical attention.

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Is my HSV a misdiagnosis and could mono cause genital lesions?

Query: Hello doctor, I am reaching out regarding a situation last year when I developed a small genital ulcer and was diagnosed with genital herpes after consulting multiple doctors who held differing opinions. Alongside this, I experienced swollen lymph nodes. I underwent both blood (IgG and IgM) and swab...  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Once HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus) IgG antibodies are detected in the blood, they persist, signaling a prior herpes infection. There is a chance of HSV-1 causing genital herpes, especially through activities like oral sex. When you are not experiencing active lesion...  Read Full »

Will my pimple-like appearance on penis get transmitted to my partner?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a pimple-like appearance on my penis right from the age of 14. I noticed it when I started masturbation. They have not disappeared. They tend to present on the edge of the foreskin at the penis tip. They vary in size. Some are big and some are small. I am not sure whether they d...  Read Full »


Dr. Poonguzhali Liston

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. To answer your first question you have to give me more information. Is the lesion painful? Does the pimple-like structure have a reddish base? Have you ever seen it disappear? Is there any associated itching with it? Genital warts are only transmitted by sexual con...  Read Full »

I have developed four small pimple-like bumps on my penis within my pubic hair. Please advise.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 51-year-old male and I am in good health. Over the last two weeks, I have developed four small pimple-like bumps, within my pubic hair, that has basically come and go over the period. They are not clustered or oozing anything. I have no other symptoms when I notice the pimple-like ...  Read Full »


Dr. K. Shanmuganandan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You possibly have folliculitis and it may be due to your work out related sweating. Please use the antibiotic cream and antibiotic soap. It should get alright and if possible please give photos of your lesion for better clarity. Thanks and ...  Read Full »

Why do I have crusty lips, mouth sores, and super sensitive gums while brushing?

Query: Hello doctor, I have fat, crusty lips, mouth sores, and super sensitive gums while brushing. All of these appeared a month ago. The mouth sores subsided after using mouthwash Orajel. However, the lip and gum problems have persisted. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. I suggest you follow the below treatment plan: Oral paste Aphthasol (Amlexanox 5 %) for mouth sores. A lip balm or moisturizer like white petroleum jelly for crusty lips. Vitamin C for gum problems. Vitamin B...  Read Full »

Can I take Valacyclovir for the mouth sores caused due to herpes infection?

Query: Hi doctor, Does Valacyclovir 500 mg help to prevent mouth sores caused due to herpes?   Read Full »


Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug used for the treatment of cold sores (herpes labialis). The efficacy of Valacyclovir is not established after the development of cold sores. Hence, it should be used as early as possible. It should be used preferably at the earliest sym...  Read Full »

I Have A Red Dot On My Penis Head. Could It Be Herpes?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a UTI two years ago that went untreated which resulted in the problem. I now have a permanent red dot on the head of my penis. No pain, bump or itching has ever come from the said dot. It has not increased in size in over a year. I have been using Kermatazole on the penis head fo...  Read Full »


Dr. Ruth Debine D. Agustin

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are greatly concerned about having early genital herpes. Both of your HSV IgG tests are negative since their values are less than 0.9. More accurate tests to determine primary HSV (herpes simplex virus) infection include HSV culture and HSV polyme...  Read Full »

How to know whether the wound in my penis is due to STD or chemical irritants?

Query: Hello doctor, Two months ago, I used perfume and shampoo excessively after unprotected sex. I end up with inflammation on my penis, especially the top-side opening. I have to say before that I always noticed a small wound. Just mentioning it in case it is causing problems, anyway. I went to an infec...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, there are two main things. One is unprotected sex, and the other is a chemical reaction due to the lubricant. The lubricant should be short term as the skin layer affected by the chemical injury regenerates in one week. The unprotected sex, if cause inf...  Read Full »

I have nerve pain due to HSV-1. Is it common?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old female with a height of 5 feet 5 inches weighing 140 pounds, healthy, non-smoking, non-drinking female with no drugs and no other known health problems. Two months ago, I was exposed to HSV-1 and then seven days later, I was tested positive for HSV-1 oral with IgG o...  Read Full »


Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are compatible with trigeminal neuralgia. I agree with your doctor's decision to avoid performing brain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or any medication within the first trimester. Regarding encephalitis, you should know that it is a very serious condi...  Read Full »

Me and my girlfriend developed bumps on the lips after kissing each other. Why so?

Query: Hello doctor, Me and my girlfriend kissed each other a few days back. After an hour or so, we both got bumps around our lips. I am worried as the bumps are still present. What to do? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query. I have seen the image (the attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It seems you have developed a cold sore or herpes labialis. Please get checked for serum HSV (herpes simplex virus) for IgG and IgM antibodies. It is an Infectio...  Read Full »

I have had a sore on my inner lips. Could it be herpes?

Query: Hello doctor,I have had a sore in my inner lips since morning. I took a herpes antibody test, but the result came as indeterminate.Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. N. Ashok Viswanath

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I acknowledge the test report and image attached with this query (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). The blood investigations show indeterminate herpes simplex IgM (immunoglobulin M) antibody. I suggest you repeat the test to confirm the resul...  Read Full »

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