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| DiscFive
- Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:38 am |
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I am 22 and have never had any previous diagnoses with STDs. Not currently on any medications.
I recently discovered a single itchy (raised?) red bump on my penis. It feels and looks like a bug bite (or perhaps a mite bite) but I did recently have unprotected sex with 1 person, about a week ago.
The itch fairly intense but I can avoid scratching it.
There is no pain at all involved with the bump.
Could this be some sort of STD?
or just a bug bite?
Thanks
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| Debbie Miller, RN
- Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:59 pm |
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 It is possible it could be associated with an STD so you should have it checked out unless it clears on its own. But, it is equally likely this is benign and will resolve untreated. You should be able to wait it out a bit but with a sore in that location, it would be wise to use discretion about sexual relations.
Good luck.
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| chancers101
- Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:45 am |
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My boyfriend has a similar bump.
In a week the bump got firmer though and the area around it is red (I'm guessing from his relentless itching). we haven't had sex in a few weeks and both of us are clean.
Nothing is oozing from it and its extremely painful to the touch he says. Possibly from the scratching making it raw.
Could this be a bug bite?
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| Dr.M.jagesh kamath
- Sat Jul 03, 2010 11:56 am |
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 Hello,While it is quite possible that he has only a furuncle, post bite yet may need investigations to rule out an STD since a couple of conditions could be look alikes.Of course if you both have been having a monogamous relationship,this may not be the case.Scabies sometimes could present as a papule with much itching.Do consult your doctor.Best wishes.
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