Does Herpes Look Like A Pimple
March 18th, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Skin Care, Acne Tips, STD's | Tags: herpe pimple, herpes look like a pimple, penis pimples | No Comments
When an unusual irritation turns up in the genital area, we can’t help but think the worst. A pimple, for example, can be easily mistaken for herpes and cause much undue stress. If you have a vaginal or penis pimple that you think may be herpes, you may want to take a look for symptoms that may signify a herpes outbreak.
Symptoms of herpes typically start about 2 to 20 days after contact and can continue for up to two weeks. The first episode is usually the most severe since most people have never before been exposed to the virus. The infected area is usually painful and may itch. Other symptoms may include swollen lymph nodes, headache, fever, lower back pain.
Herpes start out looking like little red bumps, later turning into painful blisters, which usually crust over, scab, and then heal. Herpes usually form in clusters, and pimples are more likely to be the loner in the affected area. One can usually see white puss in the area of a pimple. Herpes usually do not contain any sort of puss. When herpes are squeezed more of a clear, watery liquid comes out than an infected puss common in pimples. Although outwardly, a pimple may appear to be herpes, you usually need not worry when puss is squeezed out of the affected area.
If your symptoms continue to bother you (or worsen) or you are just generally worried about it, it’s best to make a visit to the doctor’s office. If you are diagnosed with herpes there are many great medications on the market that can treat the problem. There are also great acne medications on the market if your breakout, likewise, turns out to be pimples.
Penis Pimples
March 5th, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Causes, Acne Control, Acne Skin Care, Acne Tips | Tags: genital acne, penis pimples, pimples | 1 Comment
Pimples can occur anywhere where sebaceous glands are located. A pimple,
which is the blockage and inflammation of a sebaceous gland, can even occur
on the penis. The scrotum is an area that is particularly prone to pimples
as well as the lower part of the penis shaft. The number of pimples that
occur on the penis can range from just one to many and can sometimes occur
in rows.
The pimples also tend to become more visible when the penis is erect. Also,
as with any pimple, if the penis pimples are squeezed, white puss should
come out.
Pimples on the penis can cause any male to worry about having an STD. If it
looks like a pimple and puss comes out upon squeezing it, it is likely a
pimple. However, if there is still worry as to whether or not it is a
sexually transmitted disease, it is a good choice to make a visit to the
doctor to clear the mind of this matter.
Be wary of using facial treatments on the genital region. Some acne
treatments are not meant to be applied to the penis and could end up at the
doctor’s office with even more embarrassment. Make sure to check the label
of any acne treatment to be sure it’s safe to use down there. The skin on
the penis is very delicate and some of those “refreshing” and “minty cool”
acne washes should only be applied on the face or back.
Acne can ruin a day on the face and really make someone wince for a while
when it’s in the genital region. Try a natural acne pimple treatment method
on those areas where the more delicate skin is and remember to visit your
doctor if anything down there starts to worry you.