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Is this gential herpes

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Asmit
Asmit

Noticed redness on penis several days ago. I took valtrax 2 days ago just being paranoid but it has gotten no better or worse. It is not sore or does not burn or itch. It just feels like a tightness on the penis foreskin.

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus Asmit

    Posted

    Not everything is herpes. Could be an irritation or a case of balanitis. If you are concerned that it could be herpes, you can get the irritated area pcr swabbed (not viral culture, as you don't have any lesions).
  • Johnna
    Johnna Asmit

    Posted

    Just curious, how did you take (obtain) Valtrex without previously being diagnosed with herpes. Did you take your partners or something?
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus Johnna

      Posted

      You can buy it without a prescription in some places, possibly online, too.
  • Asmit
    Asmit

    Posted

    this is  pic. I had valtrax from a cold sore I had last year. There was no cold sore out breaks since.
    • Asmit
      Asmit FelizCastus

      Posted

      Will do. Does it look like it could be herpes at least or am I being more paranoid?
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus Asmit

      Posted

      Herpes can present in many ways, which makes it difficult to say for sure. Certainly not the classic presentation, as it appears primarily rashy, no lesions. I can see white dots along the base of the head, but am not sure if they're usually there (men can get pearly whatsits - forget the exact name). If those are new, then I might be a little more concerned. If you have not had sex or received oral sex within the last week (2 weeks max), then I would worry less.
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