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Herpes Pictures - Typical Lesion on Penis

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Updated November 04, 2010

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Herpes Pictures - Typical Lesion on Penis
This picture shows typical herpes lesions on the penis, including vesicles and ulcerations. Because the number of lesions is extensive this may be a first outbreak of genital herpes for this person. Typically, the first herpes outbreak (anywhere, not just in the genital area) is worse than recurrent outbreaks.

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