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What Causes Bumps On Shaft Of Penis After An Unprotected Sex?

Hello, I ive had these small kind of seed sized bumps on the shaft of my penis for about 4-5 months the exact same bumps, they havent bust open or anything. Before hand i did however have unprotected sex and I just want to know can that sound like herpes to you?
Tue, 20 May 2014
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Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

I would keep a possibility of Molluscum contagiosum rather than herpes genitalis. The lesions of molluscum are long standing, asymptomatic, pearly white, dome shaped, firm papules with a central indentation. Herpes however presents as painful grouped ersions and it is unlikely that herpes would produce bumps lasting for 4-5 months without any symptoms.

However, I would suggest that you see a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis. The appearance of molluscum is sufficiently characteristic to be diagnosed clinically.

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What Causes Bumps On Shaft Of Penis After An Unprotected Sex?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic I would keep a possibility of Molluscum contagiosum rather than herpes genitalis. The lesions of molluscum are long standing, asymptomatic, pearly white, dome shaped, firm papules with a central indentation. Herpes however presents as painful grouped ersions and it is unlikely that herpes would produce bumps lasting for 4-5 months without any symptoms. However, I would suggest that you see a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis. The appearance of molluscum is sufficiently characteristic to be diagnosed clinically. regards