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Lesion, red sore on penis head. BALANITIS/STD?

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hi. my friend just send me a picture of what to be like a lesion or red sore on his penis head. could it be balanitis or some kind of STD. He said that the sore appeared around 2-3 months ago. He said the red spot on his penis head is not itchy but getting irritated when wearing tight underwear during hot day.

Category: Sexually Transmitted Diseases(STD)Specialist

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Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
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Hello

Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com.
I can understand your concern. I reviewed the pictures.

It seems to be genital herpes. It is caused by the HSV virus and is sexually transmitted. I would recommend taking anti-viral medication like valacyclovir.
Application of mupirocin cream twice a day would be helpful.

Please let me know if you have any queries.
Take care

Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
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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
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