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Could The Redness Around The Tip Of Penis Indicate Herpes?
I have some red marks around the tip of my penis I went to the doctor and all my tests came up negative for std s but I m more aware of the feeling at the tip of my penis like sensitive in a way. I ve looked up all the symptoms of herpes and their so vague. I had unprotected sex a week ago but I m starting to think its mental because I m more aware of the possibility of herpes
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic
Unprotected sex is a high risk in terms of herpes as well as other STD's.
Testing just a week after unprotected sex is too soon and does'nt entirely rule out Herpes. I will suggest a repeat testing at around about 2 weeks for herpes.
The incubation period of herpes varies from 2-12 days and if you notice any blisters or erosions developing over the next few days, they might be herpes.
Having said that, the infection with herpes virus can be totally asymptomatic to begin with and may clinically manifest later on.
The redness could be unrelated to herpes; it could be a yeast infection. It would be better if you present yourself for examination to a venereologist for a confirmatory diagnosis.
A yeast infection would require noting more than an OTC topical antifungal cream e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 7 days.
Testing is also advisable for other STD's like HIV and syphilis at 1 month after sexual contact. If negative, this is to be repeated again at 3 months to be conclusive.
Regards
Always practice safe sex with a condom!
Unprotected sex is a high risk in terms of herpes as well as other STD's.
Testing just a week after unprotected sex is too soon and does'nt entirely rule out Herpes. I will suggest a repeat testing at around about 2 weeks for herpes.
The incubation period of herpes varies from 2-12 days and if you notice any blisters or erosions developing over the next few days, they might be herpes.
Having said that, the infection with herpes virus can be totally asymptomatic to begin with and may clinically manifest later on.
The redness could be unrelated to herpes; it could be a yeast infection. It would be better if you present yourself for examination to a venereologist for a confirmatory diagnosis.
A yeast infection would require noting more than an OTC topical antifungal cream e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 7 days.
Testing is also advisable for other STD's like HIV and syphilis at 1 month after sexual contact. If negative, this is to be repeated again at 3 months to be conclusive.
Regards
Always practice safe sex with a condom!
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