blahblah123
06-02-2005, 10:14 AM
About six weeks ago I received oral sex and also a hand job (her spit was used as lubrication). I felt fine for a while but had some dry skin on my penis. I thought this was normal because I had experienced it before and thought it was just due to chaffing from my underwear. I applied lotion (as I had in the past with dry skin) and it was fine after that. A couple of weeks ago I started to get dry skin on my hands with little, painless bumps. They too went away and I just have a little dry skin. A few days ago, however, I noticed a little scab on the head of my penis (only one). I examined the rest of the area and there wasn't really anything present beyond a little redness (which is normal for me). It is not painful and doesn't really itch excessively. I'm worried, though, because of the timing, the appearance of the sore, and the fact that I had little bumps on my hands that this may be herpes. At first I thought the scab was just a scrape or something from chaffing but now I'm more concerned after doing some research. Also, yesterday a slightly painful, single blister appeared on my finger. I also have a few pimples on my upper legs, but I have had those off and on for years (even before sexual contact). Does this sound like herpes to you? Also, assuming the worst what kind of precautions should I take to make sure it does not spread to my mouth, eyes, or anywhere else? Lastly, how long does it usually take for the "initial outbreak" of herpes to heal? Please give me any and all of the observation you can! Thanks.

