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Does this sound like herpes?

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kevin_00822
kevin_00822

Hi,

I have been having some marks/spots (only one at a time) on my penis head and foreskin. They don't itch, crust,burn or blister and completely go away within 48hours. I have a bit of a tight foreskin and often get dry white skin on the head of penis.

I'm concerned about herpes (not had any outbreaks before to my knowledge but have had Thrush/balanitis with discharge under foreskin and also prostate infection in the past)

Am I worrying about nothing?

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus kevin_00822

    Posted

    I think you are. Herpes doesn't clear in 48 hours.
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus

      Posted

      The next time you get it, go and get it swabbed immediately, if you're concerned.
    • kevin_00822
      kevin_00822 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Thanks FelisCatus.

      Yeah that is my plan but as it goes away very quickly it makes it a difficult to get it swobed as don't want to go when there isn't anything to see!

      I get paranoid very easily!

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus kevin_00822

      Posted

      Can you not book an immediate appointment? Maybe go private if public healthcare is too slow.
    • kevin_00822
      kevin_00822 FelizCastus

      Posted

      It's a walk in so if I notice in the morning I can go straight away but if I notice at night, it's generally faded by the morning.

      You have eased my fears a bit but will definitely get it checked out when it happens again.

      Cheers

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus kevin_00822

      Posted

      If it fades that quickly and never turns into a blister or sore, then I really don't think it's herpes. If it is, then you're d@mned lucky!
    • kevin_00822
      kevin_00822 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Definitely not sore or blister even in the short time it's there!

      Thanks again smile

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