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What is going on down there?
My most recent sexual act was on September 27th, 2013 with a female that had claimed to have a "mild yeast infection", and wasn't so truthful about the amount of men she has slept with. We had sex multiple times, all but one time with protection. I then noticed the next day small, red, flat spots on the base of my penis. I don't feel any different, there is no scratching or burning or no other symptoms that could raise any indicators.
I went to a health clinic nearby and the doctor took a look at it and said that she believed it was just heat rash where I play sports frequently and prescribed me a powder for it. Note my last sport event/practice was on the 26th, the day before I had sex with her. I was advised by my athletic trainers that if the doctor says there was no need for lab work to be done that I would be ok. The bumps since then have turned from red to pink, but none of them have went away.
Should I trust the doctor's word or go ahead and get a test done on my follow-up appointment on the 9th of this month?
I went to a health clinic nearby and the doctor took a look at it and said that she believed it was just heat rash where I play sports frequently and prescribed me a powder for it. Note my last sport event/practice was on the 26th, the day before I had sex with her. I was advised by my athletic trainers that if the doctor says there was no need for lab work to be done that I would be ok. The bumps since then have turned from red to pink, but none of them have went away.
Should I trust the doctor's word or go ahead and get a test done on my follow-up appointment on the 9th of this month?
As far as the visible infection you can follow your doctors advice. But keep in mind that unprotected penetration poses risks for stds or other infection. I would suggest you to test
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
Without examination, confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be contact dermatitis, rash due to friction rub, folliculitis, cysts ,molluscum contagiosum(multiple, small, dome-shaped papules, often with a central depression or plug) or genital warts(caused by HPV infection).
Apply warm compresses, Neosporin ointment and calamine lotion and avoid messing with it. You can take anti-inflammatory pain killers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.If the lumps persists then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Without examination, confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be contact dermatitis, rash due to friction rub, folliculitis, cysts ,molluscum contagiosum(multiple, small, dome-shaped papules, often with a central depression or plug) or genital warts(caused by HPV infection).
Apply warm compresses, Neosporin ointment and calamine lotion and avoid messing with it. You can take anti-inflammatory pain killers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.If the lumps persists then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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