What you are describing is consistent with herpetic lesions. A physical exam by a physician is warranted if you are concerned about herpes. The definitive way to diagnose herpes is to perform a Tzanck smear in which the physician takes a scraping of the lesion and observes it under a microscope.

Tweet . . . → Read More: When I was 15 I had a sore that looked like an irritated ingrown hair, it became very painful, a stinging pain, I had a doctor at my local hospital (which is known for being wrong and unprofessional) tell me it was herpes just by looking at it, I havent had any symptoms till now 5 years later, which looks like a 1 to 3 scattered out little pimples in my pubic area above my genitals, does this sound like herpes?

There are many causes of your symptoms but a physical exam is required to narrow the differential diagnosis. The bump on your penis could be an ingrown hair or blackhead – both of which are benign conditions. If conservative treatment does not work, you can seek medical attention for cosmetic treatment. Alternatively, human . . . → Read More: I have a bump on my penis. I am not sure if it is a black head or ingorn hair. I was recently tested for STD’s. I do not have any STD’s. I shave my pubic hairs on a regular basis. I have had this bump for about 2 weeks which was the last time I shaved my pubic hair. I have used Clearasil it helped shrink the bump but did not clear up the bump. I used rubbing alcohol it helped shrink the bump but did not clear up the bump. I don’t have insurance so I am not sure what to do. Any feedback you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your assistance. How can I get rid of this bump?!