Katherine B. asked

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I have a super itchy rash that started around the corona of my penis 5 days ago. It's red, rash-like, very itchy at night or when I wake up in the morning, and has now spread to spots on my thighs, abdomen, and arm. Tea tree ointment seems to help relieve the itching. I have a history of HSV2, which coincided with the onset of the itching but has since gone. I had protected sex a day before the symptoms started. What could this rash be, and what steps should I take to address it?

March 11th, 2024

Catherine H. answered

The rash is likely an allergic reaction rather than an infectious cause, as it has spread beyond the...

March 11th, 2024

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