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So confused

Over a year ago I had unprotected sex with a girl I had been seeing. A couple of weeks after that I got a rash on my penile shaft  which the dr diagnosed as psoriaform dermatitis. I had type specific blood testing done. At two weeks I tested negative for igm and both igg 1&2. I again tested negative at 3 months, 4 months and six months. I got tested multiple times because I was going crazy since the doctors couldn't give me a definitive diagnosis. I had completely forgotten about it until I did some rough masturbation and the exact spot from the first time started scaling and peeling. The borders of this occurrence were exactly the same as the borders of the first time. It was an exact replica actually. And I mean exact. This made me very nervous as I know people who get cold sores get them in the exact same spot. Would the borders be identical too or do I just seem to have some eczema or psoriasis in that spot?  It seems so bizarre that it first occurred a couple weeks after unprotected sex. I can't put my mind at ease and I wish the Drs could actually give me a definitive diagnosis instead of telling me "it's not herpes". Anyone have any thoughts?  I haven't had sex since since I am so worried about this.
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Ok. I'll try to move on. I appreciate you taking the time to respond. Thank you.
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Your testing has confirmed you do not have genital herpes.Your symptoms do not align with herpes. The only reason the doctors (and I) are telling you 'it is not herpes' is because you are asking the question. It is a question with no foundation.

There is no reason for you to disbelieve the eczema or psoriasis diagnosis and you can move on with sexual activity with confidence.
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