
What Causes Rashes On The Lower Right Jaw

Brief Answer:
Herpes most likely although possibility of insect bite can't be excluded
Detailed Answer:
Hi
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I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be herpes most likely although possibility of insect bite can't be excluded completely.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical antibiotic like mupirocin cream or neosporin ointment on the affected areas twice daily for 7-10 days.
This should resolve it.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Herpes most likely although possibility of insect bite can't be excluded
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be herpes most likely although possibility of insect bite can't be excluded completely.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical antibiotic like mupirocin cream or neosporin ointment on the affected areas twice daily for 7-10 days.
This should resolve it.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D


Brief Answer:
Herpes caused by herpes simplex virus, contagious at this time
Detailed Answer:
This is herpes caused by herpes simplex virus.
Yes you are contagious at this time.
Yes there are chances of transmitting the infection on kissing and having oral sex.
Avoid kissing and oral sex till the lesions resolve.
Herpes caused by herpes simplex virus, contagious at this time
Detailed Answer:
This is herpes caused by herpes simplex virus.
Yes you are contagious at this time.
Yes there are chances of transmitting the infection on kissing and having oral sex.
Avoid kissing and oral sex till the lesions resolve.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D


Would this be type 1 or 2? I'm just really scared because I don't have any lesions in my mouth or around my mouth or on my genitals.
It's just on my lower right chin. Is the the herpes that is reoccurring so after it heals it'll come back in the same place?
It's just on my lower right chin. Is the the herpes that is reoccurring so after it heals it'll come back in the same place?
Brief Answer:
Both type 1 and type 2 can cause these eruptions
Detailed Answer:
Herpes on the upper part of the body is usually caused by HSV type 1 but in some cases it can be caused by HSV type 2 .
The type of virus can be confirmed by going for ELISA test but the treatment remains the same whether it is caused by type 1 or 2.
It is not necessary that it will recur on the same site but usually it occurs on the neighbouring areas.
Both type 1 and type 2 can cause these eruptions
Detailed Answer:
Herpes on the upper part of the body is usually caused by HSV type 1 but in some cases it can be caused by HSV type 2 .
The type of virus can be confirmed by going for ELISA test but the treatment remains the same whether it is caused by type 1 or 2.
It is not necessary that it will recur on the same site but usually it occurs on the neighbouring areas.
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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