Is this Herpes? Started treatment but no relief
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I had small bumps appear on my penis June 24-25 (pic 1) and went to a urologist the next day. He prescribed Valtrex 10-day and took a blood sample. On July 3rd he said my results were positive at 2.94. I completed the Valtrex treatment July 6th and still had the blisters. I called again and this time I was prescribed Acyclovir 5x day for 7-days. No pain or itching on head. Almost 2-weeks in and still have the blisters. Any thoughts?
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Troc2121
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Is this reaction normal for initial herpes outbreak? I would think the Valtrex would have fixed the issue (assuming my Dr thought this too hence why I had to call to get a second prescription) but maybe I am mistaken and it takes longer on initial outbreak? I am two weeks in, have finished the 10-day Valtrex and 4 of 7 days of Acycolvir 5x per day treatment and have yet to see any relief in the blisters and lesions have no formed yet. Any thoughts?
marie2025 Troc2121
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antivirals will not stop or prevent an outbreak the only thing they do is take the edge off the infection or outbreaks. if you didnt take the antivirals youd be worse off
Troc2121 marie2025
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Hey, thanks for responding. Just updating for anyone else who finds this thread. It wasn't herpes but scabies. I had dreadful itching elsewhere but not here. Anyways, started treatment and fine now
ri02521 Troc2121
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how did they differentiate between the two ?
Troc2121
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For anyone who finds this post and has similar symptoms, I was prescribed Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream, USP 0.05% and have been applying it for roughly a week with decent results. Had a follow-up with my Dr. today and he believes within a week the symptoms will be gone.