What Causes Blisters On The Penis When Having A History Of Herpes Infection?

Posted on Tue, 6 Dec 2016

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Question : I have herpes for 10 years without treatments, now I'm getting blisters on my penis and rash on my leg and blisters on my feet it's been in my doctor's records but no one has treating me for it now I need help what should I do

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take Acyclovir twice daily for 10 days .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

Based on the facts that you have posted you have been known to have Herpes infection since 10 years .

Herpes infection can remain dormant for years and relapse at any time during life time

You need to do following tests to confirm the diagnosis
1)Swab test and culture of a fluid from vesicle
2) PCR test of blood .
3) Fluorescent test to detect antibody

Take Acyclovir twice daily for 2 weeks .

Ensure to avoid sexual contacts til it gets cured completely .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar