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Is This Herpes
Question: Is this herpes
Brief Answer:
Upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Where is it that I can upload it?
I have uploaded the pictures
Brief Answer:
Seems to be herpes, answer few questions
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be herpes.
I need to ask you few questions:
Is this rash in the form of blisters or solid bumps?
Are they associated with pain or burning?
Is this the first episode?
Are you sexually active?
If yes is there any history of similar complaints in your partner?
Kindly revert with the answers.
Seems to be herpes, answer few questions
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be herpes.
I need to ask you few questions:
Is this rash in the form of blisters or solid bumps?
Are they associated with pain or burning?
Is this the first episode?
Are you sexually active?
If yes is there any history of similar complaints in your partner?
Kindly revert with the answers.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
I had sex outside of my 4 year relationship and despite using a condom I'm sure I have contracted herpes. My partner is at no risk as we haven't had sex since this happened. This is the first episode and I didn't notice the blisters until the burst stage where they slightly stung to the touch
Brief Answer:
Genital herpes, antivirals & topical antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints it is genital herpes.
I would recommend you to start with antivirals like tablet aciclovir 400 mg thrice daily for 5 days and apply topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment on the affected areas twice daily for 7-10 days.
Genital herpes, antivirals & topical antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints it is genital herpes.
I would recommend you to start with antivirals like tablet aciclovir 400 mg thrice daily for 5 days and apply topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment on the affected areas twice daily for 7-10 days.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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