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Is this herpes or something else? (picture included)

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kev11571
kev11571

I am not sure what is this. Is this herpes symptom? The red dots are more obvious when erection. Please help!

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  • kev11571
    kev11571

    Posted

    Anyone? Please help!
    • Guest
      Guest kev11571

      Posted

      Hey Kevin, this could be a STI like yeast infection or something called balanitis which is caused by Both inadequate cleansing and too much cleansing can add to this problem. 
    • kev11571
      kev11571 Guest

      Posted

      thanks for your reply. I am not quite sure but the dots and redness are more visible when erection.
  • AnonymAlone
    AnonymAlone kev11571

    Posted

    To be honest my bf had similar dots like you down there. Is was yeast. but again herpes can be in different forms. Go to the doctor - the safest choice
  • molala911
    molala911 kev11571

    Posted

    Looks more like Balanitis, and Also looks like Lichen planus, which actually really common for males, and many many don't know about it, Also, it confuses non specialized doctors, go see a dermatologist they will confirm if it's or not. But Honestly If you have done your STD tests and all are negative, then you know it's not related. And it's more skin, your dermatologist then should prescribe the right medication. Make sure you do full spectrum STD testing If you had not had a safe sex.

  • zack94321
    zack94321 kev11571

    Posted

    did you ever find out what this was mate or did it cure itself?

  • zack94321
    zack94321 kev11571

    Posted

    did you ever find out what this was mate or did it cure itself?

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