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Having Friction Burns On Foreskin. How To Distinguish Between Friction Burns On The Penis Or Herpes?
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Tue, 3 Jul 2012
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Question : How can I distinguish between friction burns on the penis or herpes? I have what looks like friction burns on my foreskin but want to rule out herpes. I had no bumps or other lesions before noticing the friction burns.
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Genital Herpes is generally associated with fever and recurrent bouts of small blisters/vesicles which break down to form painful ulcers.
Though it can be a result of friction, but other sexually transmitted disease can also cause ulcer on penis.
As it requires examination and investigation, you should consult a Skin & V.D. specialist at your earliest for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment.
If you have further query, please feel free to ask.
With good wishes,
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Genital Herpes is generally associated with fever and recurrent bouts of small blisters/vesicles which break down to form painful ulcers.
Though it can be a result of friction, but other sexually transmitted disease can also cause ulcer on penis.
As it requires examination and investigation, you should consult a Skin & V.D. specialist at your earliest for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment.
If you have further query, please feel free to ask.
With good wishes,
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