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Is this balanitis? What should I do

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john122333
john122333

5 days ago my penis started to hurt i ignored it and hoped that it will go away the next day but the pain became much worse 3 days after, so I looked at what it could be, this is what it looks like nowimage

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    Guest john122333

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    Dear john,

    This is likely to be genital herpes; your photo shows a number of superficial ulcers that would support the diagnosis. Try to see your doctor to confirm this, preferably with a herpes (HSV) DNA swab. Medication (aciclovir) is available; for now just take some painkillers like paracetamol and wash the area gently with warm salt water.

    You should also get tested for other STDs.

    Rgds,

    Adhari.

    • john122333
      john122333 Guest

      Posted

      Thanks for the answer, I would go to the doctor as soon as the lockdown ends or if its possible to go even if there's one.

      Another question do you have any assumptions how could I have gotten this, because I never had sex once.

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      Guest john122333

      Posted

      ??? In that case I would have to revise my diagnosis.

      An alternative diagnosis is shingles (herpes zoster). Do you have a similar painful rash on any other part of your genitals?

      If you explain this to the doctor that you're a virgin but have this rash, ask him to test you for both herpes zoster and herpes simplex DNA.

      Adhari

    • john122333
      john122333 Guest

      Posted

      I don't have rashes elsewhere, I'll just accept that this is herpes of some kind although genital herpes is the closest when I looked at Google images

      Thank you for diagnosis

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