Suggest Treatment For Sores Under Penis Head And Lesions After Masturbation

Posted on Fri, 29 May 2015

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Question : I have 2 cuts/sores under the tip of my penis .. I have only been with 1 sexual partner for the past 1 year and 8 months and she was tested and does not have any sexual diseases .. I do masterbate 4-5 times a day and I caused the skin to rip from masterbating .. I went to a clinic and the doctor said he was 75% sure it was herpes .. are you able to get cuts etc from over masterbation ???

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Details and clear photos required.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.
Please send clear photos of the lesions for clarification.
It may be due to herpes or due to friction or fungal infection too.It may be due to forceful masturbation too.
Please also send details of symptoms, duration.

You can get back for any clarification with details and clear photos.
I will try to help you.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

what symptoms should I be looking for ...?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely due to friction or injury.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I have seen the photo.

It does not appear like herpes lesions.
It appears either due to friction or injury .
Please clean the area with warm water twice daily. I woukd have advised to apply topical antibiotic cream like mupirocin cream.
You can get STDs tests as routine .

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (11 minutes later)

in a percentage form after viewing the picture what percentage are you positive that its not herpes? I went to the clinic and got a test sample done however I am still awaiting results but am very scared lol.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
<50%.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

The lesions are not appearing like herpes lesions.
The chances of herpes is <50%.
It is good that you have tests done.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E