I have this itchy area on my thumb, doc's said about two months ago it was Herpatic Whitlow. He said it was almost gone and no treatment was necessary. He did say it may come back every couple years... Ok but its come back in the same spot twice since my appointment. I have looked at picutres of the Herpatic Whitlow and I don't think that is what it is. It is itchy not painful, there is no discoloration or skin peeling just raised bumps under the skin. I think the doctor I saw was wrong.