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Can Withdrawal From Valtrex Cause Thumb Nail Damage?

I have the herpes simplex virus, which usually presents in a cold sore on my lip. I take Valtrex to avoid outbreaks, but recently had a problem with my thumb nail. I am 48, 170 lb female. My nail seems damaged, but looked worse when I stopped taking the Valtrex for a few weeks. Can my herpes be presenting in my thumb nail due to some unknown trauma my nail encountered?
Sat, 1 Jul 2023
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi,

No, herpes does not present like this. Thus, do not worry about that. Show your nail to your doctor, they can definitely identify the condition.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Diwashish Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Can Withdrawal From Valtrex Cause Thumb Nail Damage?

Hi, No, herpes does not present like this. Thus, do not worry about that. Show your nail to your doctor, they can definitely identify the condition. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Diwashish Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist