Genital herpes often occurs on the glans penis, foreskin, or the skin on the back of the penis. Acute, localized genital herpes is caused by infection with the specific human herpesvirus type II. The incubation period is 2 to 7 days. It can be transmitted along with sexually transmitted diseases.

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In the initial stage [first stage], papules appear on the epidermis or mucous membranes, accompanied by cutaneous pruritus, and quickly develop into herpes. Some are distributed in patches, and the herpes rapidly erodes and ulcerates, forming shallow ulcers covered with fibrous membranous tissue. The edges and base of the ulcers are relatively hard. After the herpes heals, the virus can still hide in deep tissues or prostatic fluid. Although symptoms may be absent, it can still infect the female partner.

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The diagnosis can be easily made based on typical infectious lesion characteristics, but it should be differentiated from drug allergies, candidiasis, chancroid, and carcinoma. Confirmation can be achieved if the virus is isolated from the ulcer surface. Since this disease often coexists with sexually transmitted diseases, serological tests such as the Wassermann reaction should be performed.

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There is no specific medication for genital herpes. Keep the affected area clean and apply anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics. For existing ulcers, treatments such as 2-3% silver nitrate can be used.