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Is this HSV 2 blister?

› Forums › Herpes Questions › Is this HSV 2 blister?

  • This topic has 6 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 6 years, 11 months ago by Terri Warren.
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    • July 6, 2015 at 7:33 am #7915
      vis87922
      Spectator

      Hello Terri,

      I am male, in monogamous relation for the past 8 years. My wife and I were clean from STI including herpes (we weren’t in relationship previously outside of marriage). Recently (10 weeks before), I had protected sex with CSW (regret every minute). I haven’t had sex with my wife after this encounter, waiting to clear my 13th wk conclusive test for HIV.

      (A) During Wk 7, I have noticed two blisters on my foreskin, my doctor said it could be Herpes or yeast infection. He inclined towards yeast infection, because blisters weren’t painful, but just firm and reddish. He recommended not to test for HSV, prescribed Fluconazole for 10 days. Tested negative for HIV, VDRL, Hep A/B/C at WK 7. I have stopped the medication at WK 9, it eventually subsidized, but haven’t got cured completely.

      (B) During WK 10, I have noticed this blister on scrotum (3rd day today), it is firm and had mild pain (shooting pain) for two days, then noticed this blister.

      Are these HSV blisters? I have never had such kind of outbreak in my life, not even Oral blisters, except Mouth ulcers. I am confused and worried.

    • July 6, 2015 at 3:14 pm #7927
      Terri Warren
      Keymaster

      Many men have what are called sebaceous cysts on the scrotum – look it up on the internet and I think you will see that this looks very similar to what you have on your scrotum. Also, I would agree with your doctor about the fungal issues. Herpes does not look like this, but I have seen this many times on the head of the penis of many men, particularly in the summer.

      Mouth ulcers are usually canker sores, not herpes.

      I’m with your doc on this one.

      Terri

    • July 7, 2015 at 6:48 pm #7979
      vis87922
      Spectator

      Thanks Terri. Regarding the cyst, does it resolve on its own or requires some removal procedure? Thanks

      • July 8, 2015 at 2:10 pm #7986
        vis87922
        Spectator

        Thanks Terri,

        Your reply helped me to reduce anxiety level.

        (i) Regarding the cyst, does it resolve on its own or requires some removal procedure?

        (ii) If HSV 2 shows up any symptoms, when does it happen after initial contact?

        (iii) I am located in one of the south asian countries for work, where they offer HSV igG antibody by one of the following methods: CSF or EIA or CLIA. I have no clue what does it mean or which one is the most reliable? Would you recommend which one should I opt if I choose to test for HSV-2 to keep my devil mind away? I will not be returning back to the US for the next several months. I might combine HSV igG test with 13th wk HIV DUO test while I am still here. Thanks

    • July 8, 2015 at 5:59 pm #7988
      Terri Warren
      Keymaster

      1. They cyst normally just stays there – many people have them, by the way.
      2. Usually if symptoms are going to happen, they show up within 2-10 days
      3. EIA.

      Terri

    • July 10, 2015 at 4:54 pm #8046
      vis87922
      Spectator

      Thank you Terri. I was reading your forum and found that HSV 2 blisters / sores could be like paper cut as well.

      Thinking back, during 6th week, I had a paper cut sore which was between scrotum and anus area. It was painful only when I was showering. I applied anti bacterial ointment and it healed in 2 days. Overall I had it for 5 days. It was accompanied with shooting leg pain during which I had to take pain killing tablet. Connecting the dots, I am concerned HSV 2.

      Picture is blurry, but your insight be helpful. Thanks

    • July 10, 2015 at 5:00 pm #8049
      Terri Warren
      Keymaster

      I can’t tell much from this photo, honestly. I think a one time protected encounter with a CSW is low risk but is not zero. If you want to know if you have HSV 2, infection or not, I would suggest that you wait 16 weeks from the encounter and obtain and IgG type specific antibody test.

      THis is your final post on this subscription. If you have more questions, please feel free to renew.

      Terri

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