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Is This Oral Herpes

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Posted on Tue, 27 Nov 2018
Question: is this oral herpes
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Cold sore or oral herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for trusting us with your health related questions.

I reviewed carefully the picture you have provided and yes, it does look like early stages of a herpes rash.

It may be a cold sore (caused by herpes virus 1, HSV1) or herpes rash caused by the genital form of the virus (herpes virus 2, HSV2). In both cases, it is not curable but it is treatable. Zovirax cream, as well as Zovirax or Famvir tablets are antiviral medication that will ease the pain and discomfort and shorten the duration of the rash. Aloe vera gel and witch XXXXXXX oil are also a beneficial addition to the main treatment.

I hope this answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Dr. Ornela Ademovi

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Is This Oral Herpes

Brief Answer: Cold sore or oral herpes Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for trusting us with your health related questions. I reviewed carefully the picture you have provided and yes, it does look like early stages of a herpes rash. It may be a cold sore (caused by herpes virus 1, HSV1) or herpes rash caused by the genital form of the virus (herpes virus 2, HSV2). In both cases, it is not curable but it is treatable. Zovirax cream, as well as Zovirax or Famvir tablets are antiviral medication that will ease the pain and discomfort and shorten the duration of the rash. Aloe vera gel and witch XXXXXXX oil are also a beneficial addition to the main treatment. I hope this answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.