If someone has genital herpes is burning a burning peeing sensation an out break symptom or is it just always?

is genital herpes and ingrown hairs around the penis area commonly confused?

Yeah.. those hairy herpes breakouts freak everyone out.

The doctor can tell you definitely if you have genital herpes. However, ingrown hair can be removed by gently squeezing the area as if it were a pimple. The puss and the hair should come out, if not, then maybe you've got something there..And burning is not a symptom of genital herpes, its a symptom of a urinary tract infection(which is not common in men), or an STD
sounds more like syphillis
not nesscerly an outbreak but the urine flowing down on sores that are already there could cause irratation
i really dont know but i know of you have a burning sensation while you pee its probably a UTI maybe you recently or just had sex with a girl that has a urinary track infection or yeast.yeast every woman gets a yeast infection and you slept with a woman that has one you mustof caught it by her.
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1. If you are experiencing burning a lot, then it's likely a urinary tract inection or maybe the herpes has moved inside the urethra. Constant burning is not usually a side effect of herpes but I might be wrong.

2. Ingrown hairs on your penis? Wouldn't look anything like a herpes outbreak. Check out the following.

What is genital herpes?

Genital herpes (also called HSV infection) is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that may cause skin blisters and sores in the genital area, but often causes no visible symptoms. It is possible to get genital herpes through sexual contact with an infected person even if he or she has no symptoms.

Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States and worldwide.

What causes genital herpes?

Genital herpes can be caused by either the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)鈥攚hich also causes cold sores鈥攐r the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-2 is the most common cause of genital herpes infection in the United States.

What are the symptoms?

The first-time (primary) outbreak of HSV often starts with painful itchy blisters on the penis or on the vulva (the area surrounding the opening of the vagina). The blisters rupture and turn into oozing shallow sores that take up to 3 weeks to heal. A primary outbreak may also include flulike symptoms, such as fever, headache, and muscle aches; painful urination; and abnormal discharge. However, most people who become infected with HSV have no symptoms, or the symptoms are so mild that they do not recognize that they are infected. The incubation period鈥攖he time from exposure to genital herpes until the primary outbreak of infection鈥攊s 2 to 14 days.

After the primary outbreak, the herpes simplex virus remains in the nerve cells below the skin in the area where the sores first appeared. The virus becomes inactive, causing no symptoms. In most people, the virus becomes active from time to time, traveling from the nerve cells to the skin and causing repeated blisters and sores (recurrent outbreaks).

Sores from recurrent outbreaks usually heal faster and are less painful than those from the primary outbreak. However, genital herpes infections can be severe in people with impaired immune systems, such as people infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Factors such as stress, illness, a new sex partner, or menstruation may trigger recurrent outbreaks.

Whether you have symptoms or not, you can still transmit the infection. If you are sexually active, condoms can help reduce, but do not eliminate, the risk of spreading HSV.

How is genital herpes diagnosed?

Genital herpes is usually diagnosed based on your medical history and a physical exam. Your health professional may ask you questions about your symptoms and your risk factors for STDs. Risk factors for genital herpes include:

Having multiple sex partners.
Having high-risk partner(s) (partner has multiple sex partners or HSV-infected sex partners).
Having unprotected sexual contact (not using condoms).
Starting sexual activity before age 18.
Having an impaired immune system.
Being a woman. Women are more likely than men to become infected with HSV and tend to have more severe and longer-lasting symptoms. Women also are at a greater risk of having complications from genital herpes infection.
If this is your first outbreak of suspected genital herpes, further testing, such as a culture (sample) of the sore, may be done to confirm the diagnosis.