Rash on penis and red little bumps/pimples under penis shaft. Can this be genital herpes?

I am a virgin who has never done anything but kiss a girl on the lips. I recently noticed about 2-4 little red bumps on the bottom of my penis shaft. They have been the same size and have been there for 2-3 weeks or more. About 1-2 weeks after I got those little bumps I got a lot of them on my penis head. They were the same color but smaller and barely visible. After about a week the little bumps turned into one big rash all around my penis head. The rash did not move to my shaft or below. It just stayed on my penis head. After about 2-3 days the rash went away. It came back a little today but went away. I have also been experiencing lower abdominal pain on my right abdomen mostly but have also felt it in my lower middle and left abdomen. I have also felt a stinging sensation on my penis while sitting down, walking, and standing up. Do I have genital herpes, genital warts, or HPV?

It is always wise to have your condition checked by a doctor.

It’s more likely than anything that you have jock itch, which is a fungal infection of the groin area. As the common name for this condition implies, it causes itching or a burning sensation in the groin area, thigh skin folds, or anus. It may involve the inner thighs and genital areas, as well as extending back to the perineum and perianal areas. The acute infection begins with an area in the groin fold about a half-inch across, usually on both sides. The area may enlarge, and other sores may develop in no particular pattern. The rash appears as raised red plaques. The skin within the border turns a reddish-brown and loses much of its scale. The border may exhibit tiny pimples or even pustules, with central areas that are reddish and dry with small scales.

Opportunistic infections (infections that are caused by a diminished immune system) are frequent. Fungus from other parts of the body (commonly tinea pedis or ‘athlete’s foot’) can contribute to jock itch. A warm, damp environment allowing the fungus to cultivate greatly contributes; especially with tight, sweaty or rubbing clothing such as a jockstrap.

Try an anti-fungal cream that is applied topically. Go to your doctor to confirm first, though.

Best of luck.

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