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Itchiness that won't go away for months, herpes?

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nicholas_50663
nicholas_50663

Had unprotected sex in February this year and have had itchiness in penis, testicle, anus and area between testicles and anus ever since the next morning.

No blisters or textbook symptoms.

Itchiness is worse after sweating or when wearing tight clothes. Was worst the week after sex but has never stopped. Itchiness is not localized to one or two spots but all throughout at different times in the day.

My question is, can herpes display itself like this? I've read that itchiness will only occur before and during the breakout, but I've never really had one and most breakouts stop after 2 weeks at max, and this has been 7 months. Could this be anything other than herpes?

Haven't had sex or been able to take an STD test bc of financial reasons, I understand I should get one.

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus nicholas_50663

    Posted

    Not herpes, but could be a skin issue of some kind. Is it itchier when sweaty? Notice any dry flakes, that kind of thing? Tried any mild hydrocortisone or fungal cream?
    • nicholas_50663
      nicholas_50663 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Yes itchier when sweaty, but no flakes or anything. Looks 100% normal to me. It was redder than normal after sex for a week or two but I thought it was from friction burns because it was really rough lol and kinda painful.

      I tried an antifungal tinacin and it made the itchiness worse actually. Baby powder provided temporary relief very well.

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus nicholas_50663

      Posted

      I wonder if it's just a simple irritation like a bit of dermatitis. I get that occasionally, and sweat can make it itch more. If so, try a bit of topical hydrocortisone and see if that helps.

    • nicholas_50663
      nicholas_50663 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Ok I will. it just seems suspiciously coincidental to start happening right after unprotected sex...

      Also, wouldn't dermatitis go away on its own? That's what I've read online. And have not had dry skin per say.

    • nicholas_50663
      nicholas_50663

      Posted

      My gut thought is that it is a reallY mild (low viral load) of herpes that my body is having a tough time creating antibodies for, which could explain why it hasn't gone away.

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus nicholas_50663

      Posted

      Friction burn from the sex triggered it, lol? Mine was triggered by tea tree oil, and now it seems to flare up a little whenever I'm sweaty. rolleyes Anyway, hydrocortisone is a general skin cream/ointment that helps calm inflammation, so it may help whatever it is, but don't use it long-term. If it doesn't help or feels worse, stop using it and consider setting a doctor. At least it's not herpes!

    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus nicholas_50663

      Posted

      Really doesn't sound like herpes, so if it is, you have a most unusual presentation of the virus! You can test at 3 months by the HSV IgG (*not* IgM) antibody test. The vast majority of people have detectable antibodies by then.

    • derrick03361
      derrick03361 FelizCastus

      Posted

      If I have minor itching all over and small ulcer appearing inside my mouth which comes and goes does that mean I have oral herpes
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus derrick03361

      Posted

      How long does it take to clear then reappear? Colds sores are usually external, so it might just be a canker sore, which is unrelated and not infectious.
  • currychic
    currychic nicholas_50663

    Posted

    Jock itch, thrush, paranoia but not herpes. Oh maybe a good lesson in protect yourself 😆

  • patty10286
    patty10286 nicholas_50663

    Posted

    Herpes is typically more pain than itching.  You may have the fungal infection associated with common diseases known as ringworm, jock itch, or the yeast imbalance that plague us women.  If you cannot get to a doctor for a definitive diagnoses you may want to pick up some Lotrimin or Monistat cream and see if it provides you any relief.  I am not a healthcare professional but have educated myself through a series of unfortunate and painful experiences.  Good luck and I would encourage you to refrain from sexual contact until you bringyour condition to resolution. 
  • kimberly59704
    kimberly59704 nicholas_50663

    Posted

    Well I have herpes,It hurts me to say that. I got it about 27 years ago, didn't have a break out  for  25 years. I thought I'd be the one person that would never get another breakout. Well  I did and it hurts like hell.  One night of sex, and years of misery. Painful buggers. Ok I never itch though. You have something but not herpes. You do have a STD. Go to the ER,and they have to take care of you. Honestly don't wait.

  • nova62140
    nova62140 nicholas_50663

    Posted

    Hi Nova I have had similar symptoms for years. Jock itch only effects the creases at the side of your genitals if it is on the scrotum and shaft it is probably eczema. Symptoms include redness and itching. itching provides no relief .unfortunately there is no cure for eczema but it can be treated you need a emollient and a topical steroid it takes a couple of weeks to get rid of a flare up. You should probably contact your gp.
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