Patient's question:
I met a woman before, and we had sex a week after meeting. We used condoms the entire time. The encounter was on October 22, 2018. Later, I found out she had a daughter and suffered from gynecological issues. Two days after sex, I developed red spots on my glans. On October 27, 2018, I got tested for HIV and other infections, and the results were negative, confirming glans inflammation. However, it hasn’t fully healed. By November 22, 2018, another HIV test was negative. From March to May 2019, I received treatment, but it didn’t improve. On May 22, 2019, a hospital test showed negative HIV, but positive HSV-1 IgG and negative HSV-1 IgM, HSV-2 IgM, and HSV-2 IgG. I’m still not better, and my glans...Doctor's answer:
Based on your current situation, it appears that your current psychological fears are taking up a significant issue. Currently, the first thing to note is that multiple blood tests for HIV conducted in the past have all been negative, so there is no need to worry about HIV. If you have balanitis (penile inflammation), it is important to clarify whether you currently have phimosis (reduced foreskin retraction). If you do have phimosis, you may consider undergoing circumcision treatment or retracting the foreskin daily to expose the glans. Daily use of clean water to clean the foreskin and glans to maintain local hygiene is recommended. Additionally, you can use povidone-iodine mixed with water for cleaning or directly apply it to the foreskin and glans for treatment to see if it helps.