What Causes Itchy Bumps Under The Foreskin Post Intercourse?

Posted on Sun, 14 Feb 2016

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Question : Hey doctors i had unprotected sex with my girlfriend on her period which i have never done before instantly after sex i had red bumps under my foreskin where there was a bit of blood from her by the most sensitive skin .. the bumps started to look better by day 2 and pretty much completely dissapeared in 4 days no sores scabs discharge or itchibg jus a bit of irratation on top of the bumps .. I suffer with health anxiety so naturally i assume the worst case scenario which is herpes .. They looked nothing like herpes and but im a natural worrier .. I know my girrlfriend is sexually healthy and free of stds but the worry is consuming me anyway.. By the time i could
Get to the doctor there was nothing to be seen.. Please advise on what you think.. Can herpes appear right after sex like that and start dissapear within such a short time

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Herpes do not occur immediately after intercourse and is not resolved in 4-5 days.
Moreover, it is generally associated with fever, and there is always presence of infection in the partner.
Those bumps were likely due to allergy and that is why they have resolved with little discomfort.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Okay doctor this is what i have been telling myself that it was probably just some type of reaction to her blood.... But my mind was consumed with worry because it has never happened before ... So from the symptoms i have described there is no possible way this was herpes .. I highly doubt it was but my mind being consumed with worry made it hard to be rational

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Be sure that it was not herpes, as it presents in a different way and do not resolves so quickly.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (23 hours later)

Hey doc one last question i have serious hyphochondira about the herpes virus a few days ago i got a pimple or ingrown hair bump thing on the outside of my lipline.. It has not blisterd like at all but i squeezed and scratched at it now im worried because of my anxiety that it might be a cold sore but it def doesnt look like one .. It didnt blister or break open or anything its been 3 ot 4 days now and its gotten better pretty much almost healed .. Not possible this was my worst fear .. Im so scared of herpes now

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consult a dermatologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
You should get properly examined by a dermatologist to rule out any old or new herpetic lesions.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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