[26M] With nasal and penile bumps

What might be happening

Based on the symptoms you've described, there are a few possibilities:

• Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV): HSV-1 is often associated with cold sores around the mouth, but it can also cause genital herpes. Symptoms can include painful blisters or open sores in the genital area, but many people with HSV have no noticeable symptoms. The small, painless bumps on your penis could potentially be a mild outbreak of genital herpes, but it's also possible they're unrelated. The painful bump in your nostril could potentially be a herpes sore, especially if it's a blister-like lesion, but it could also be unrelated.

• Other Skin Conditions: The bump in your nostril could be a simple pimple or an ingrown hair, especially if it's at the base of the nostril where hair grows. The small bumps on your penis could also be caused by a variety of other skin conditions, such as Fordyce spots, pearly penile papules, or molluscum contagiosum, all of which are harmless.

What you can do

1. Avoid touching the bumps: Touching the bumps can potentially spread the virus to other parts of your body or to other people if it is indeed HSV.

2. Keep the area clean: Wash the area gently with warm water and mild soap. Avoid using any harsh or fragrant soaps, which can irritate the skin.

3. Get tested: The only way to know for sure if you have HSV is to get tested. A healthcare provider can usually diagnose herpes by performing a physical exam and taking a sample from a sore to be tested in a lab.

What you should look out for

• If the bumps on your penis or in your nostril become painful, start to itch, or change in appearance, you should seek medical attention.

• If you develop flu-like symptoms, such as fever, body aches, or swollen glands, these could be signs of a primary HSV outbreak and you should seek medical attention.

• If you develop any new symptoms, or if your current symptoms get worse or don't improve, you should seek medical attention.

Please remember that while I strive to provide accurate and helpful information, I'm not a doctor and this advice should not replace a consultation with a healthcare provider.