Possible Genital herpes??

Is it possible that genital herpes could of come from a long ago partner as theres been no problems as such, or would it have to be a recent thing for it to show for the first time?.
My boyfriend has 2 very small red dots on the head of his penis & says it irritates slightly & more so after taking a pee!. he has a foreskin.

Genital warts suspected instead of genital Herpes.
Genital warts-symptoms-Many types of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) have no symptoms, though some cause visible genital warts that may be found in the vagina or urethra or on the cervix, vulva, penis, or anus. Rarely, they are found in the mouth or throat. Warts are often flesh-colored, soft to the touch, and may look like miniature cauliflower florets. They usually grow in more than one area and are often painless, although they may itch.
Herpes simplex infections-symptoms- Herpes simplex virus-1 usually shows up as cold sores or blisters. For those who have herpes simplex virus-2, some have no symptoms, while others may show signs of an infection from five to twenty days after having sex with an infected partner. Early symptoms can include a burning sensation in the genitals, low back pain, pain when urinating, and flu-like symptoms. A short while later, small red bumps may appear around the genitals or on the mouth; later these bumps become painful blisters which then crust over, form a scab, and heal. Source(s): http://std-gov.org/stds/hpv_warts.htm...
http://std-gov.org/stds/herpes.htm...

go to a doctor
It is possible to get herpes and not know about if for a long time. Therefore, it is possible that if it is herpes that he contracted it from a long-ago partner. However, the description you gave does not really sound like herpes to me. He should definately be checked out, and if it is an STD you should be treated as well.

Good luck.
herpes can lie dormant for years with no signs of the disease, which means he probably got herpes long ago, but the sores are just coming out now!
Take yourself and your boyfriend to the doctor to make sure that either of you have not picked up an STD. If it is herpies, you can live with it as long as you have proper treatment. Good luck.
Red dots are not the typical appearance of Herpes.
Genital herpes type II typically appears as a cluster of small blisters the size of this capital O. Herpes type I typical appears as much larger single blister or coalesced collection of blisters at least twice that size.
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