Helped Over 500,000 patients with 98%+ satisfaction.

Connect & Get Personalized 1-to-1 Answers from Expert Doctors

DoctorSpring > Question Home

Small blisters, purplish swollen penis after sex. HERPES?

Resolved Question:

My girl friend told me a couple of day ago she had a herpes outbreak when we had unprotected sex a week ago

I notice just now on my penis that the bottom of head (the ridge line) it is slightly purplish and may a bit swollen

Doctors closed now, urgent care close now - should I go to the emergency room to get diagnosis and treatment before it gets worse?

Bad news - I see some very small blisters under magnification


thanks
Richard

Category: Sexually Transmitted Diseases(STD)Specialist

Ask Your Own Question

Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
 27 Doctors Online

Hello,
Thank you for your query at DoctorSpring.com
I understand your concern.
Since herpes is extremely contagious and more so at times of the outbreak, it is better that you confirm the diagnosis as soon as possible.
So i will recommend you go to the ER and get yourself tested for both HSV-1,2 IGG and IGM.
If it comes out to be positive, Acyclovir can be started right away. It will control the outbreak and also reduce the intensity of the disease process.
Meanwhile if it is possible, i request you to also upload a high resolution image of the swollen part.
Feel free to discuss further,
Regards.


Patient replied :

thanks I'll go the ER
Hard to get a good picture in any case.


Hello,
Since you are going to the ER, get yourself tested for both Herpes 1, and 2. In many cases both of them co exist in the same person, even though there won't be separate outbreaks as such.
Also confirm with her if she had any previous history of other STIs. ( Chlamydia/ Gonorrhoea ).
In that case an entire STD panel will be a prudent choice.
Regards.


Patient replied :

Thanks for the help - ER doctor said it looked OK and I worried about nothing. But running some blood work whichwill know for sure. Meanwhile he gave me 10 days of 3x Acyclovir just to be sure.
I'll close it after this final note
Richard



Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
Experience: 
Diploma in Dermatology - Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Glasgow, UK , 2010
Residency - DNB, Dermatology -  K.J Somaiya Hospital, Mumbai, 2009
Medical School & Internship - MBBS - Dr. D . Y . Patil Medical College, Mumbai, 2004
Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar and 4 other Medical Specialists are ready to help you

Users who read this, also read:

Make informed and better medical decisions.

Join the 500,000 people who found a smarter, quicker way to get Answers, Recommendations & Expert Opinions.

Expert Doctors at fingertips

Recommendation on next step. Second-opinion.Multi-specialty.

Save Time

Average time for answers: 6 hours.

Save Money

$35 for typical specialist consult vs. $120 for a local appointment.

Free Follow-ups

Clarify, ask further questions for free in private conversation.

100% Satisfaction

Money back guarantee for the 1st reply. MEDNET Quality Board.

Start My Consultation

CHAT NOW

About DoctorSpring.com

Doctor Spring is a novel online Doctor consultation platform where you can get your medical questions answered by leading Doctors. Just Submit your question and rest assured that you will consult a Doctor easily. Once you submit the question, the Doctor from the concerned specialty will reply within hours. You can always ask more questions or add details with follow-up question options and make it an online doctor chat. You may use this service to consult a specialty or for getting medical second opinion. All paid services come with a MEDNET quality assurance and 100% money back guarantee.

DoctorSpring in news