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Does it resemble herpes?

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max13717
max13717

I’m male, I’m 19 and I am curious wether or not I have genital herpes. It all started about a week ago when my shaft started to itch quite a bit, thinking nothing of it because of my chronic eczema that plagues my knees and thighs. And then a few days later I noticed red bumps on the tip of my penis that more resemble an ingrown hair then a pimple. I get no pain from the area when I touch it or when I pee, and the last time I had sex was over three months ago.   

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  • max13717
    max13717

    Posted

    Here is another picture
  • max13717
    max13717

    Posted

    This one is a bit more clear 
  • leah_86047
    leah_86047 max13717

    Posted

    When did you notice the bumps? Have they changed at all? 
    • max13717
      max13717 leah_86047

      Posted

      I noticed the bumps last week. All they have done is move slightly up my tip and they just slowly go away, sometimes forming a scab if I itch a lot and it breaks the skin. They give no sensation rather then the occasional itch when I wear certain clothings. 
  • leah_86047
    leah_86047 max13717

    Posted

    Okay. It could be Eczema, sounds like it... but I would go get tested this week to rule out HSV1 or HSV2.  

    • max13717
      max13717 leah_86047

      Posted

      Thank you! I will do that this week and post my results. 
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