Rash on Member: Could it be Herpes? When a man notices a rash on his manhood, he’s likely to get very concerned – and for good reason. Though most rashes on or around the manhood are benign and will go away after a few days, some of them are more serious. That can be the case with a herpes rash, which can progress to something very painful and unpleasant. Any man who is intimately active might wonder at some point if a rash on his manhood is herpes. Here’s what everyone needs to know about this condition. The Basics on Herpes First, a basic primer: Herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus. More than 50 percent of Americans have HSV-1, which is the form of herpes that causes sores in the mouth. These ulcers are usually called cold sores or fever blisters. There are many over the counter medications designed to help reduce the problem. This strain of herpes is quite common. Genital herpes is not so common. A little less than 20 percent of people in the United States have HSV-2, which is the form of herpes that causes herpes outbreaks in the private area. For many people, herpes is quite mild, and a lot of those infected might have no idea they have it. For others, it can be more severe, leading to blisters and lesions on the manhood. Manhood Care with Herpes One of the first signs of herpes is a rash on the manhood. There are often other signs with the first outbreak, which can include flu-like symptoms, such as muscle aches and pains, nausea, fever, and itching, burning or tingling of the skin, especially in the private area. Shortly after that, blisters appear. These blisters might start out as a mild rash but quickly progress to fluid-filled blisters around the manhood and the rear. They might be rather painful to the touch. When the blisters open up and release their fluid, they leave behind lesions, or open wounds, that can be even more painful. Sometimes these blisters even appear in the urethra, which can make urination hurt.
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