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Is This Herpes?

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Posted on Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Question: is this Herpes?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This is herpes, start oral antivirals

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be herpes genitalis.
I would recommend you to take 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 days.
Oral antivirals are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Is This Herpes?

Brief Answer: This is herpes, start oral antivirals Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcaremagic I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be herpes genitalis. I would recommend you to take 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 days. Oral antivirals are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them. Regards Dr Asmeet