Question 1

is it possible to have a herpes outbreak in your nose?

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Yes.: You can get a herpes outbreak anywhere.  Mucus membranes like the mouth, genital regions, nose are more sensitive.  So yes, if you're getting painful blisters in or around your nose - get it checked out.  Early in an outbreak, antiviral medications can help!

Question 2

could i have herpes in my nose?

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Yes.: You can have herpes anywhere, but mucous membranes (mouth, nose, genitalia, etc.) are prime locations. On the other hand, the presence of a sore on (or in) your nose does not necessarily mean you have herpes. You'll need to see a doctor or your local public health clinic to find out if it's herpes - or if it's not, what it actually is.

Question 3

how do you get herpes up your nose?

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Transmission: Herpes is a viral infection and if the virus is present on the nasal lining from direct or indirect transmission, this can occur. Best to see your otolaryngologis tfor evaluation and treatment.

Question 4

my bf has herpes, i went down on him several times and started gettin sores in my nose, thoyght it was something elsr, its not. its herpes, now what?

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Herpes: If you have been diagnosed with herpes then there is a good chance you will get recurrent lesions. There are antiviral medications that you can take to suppress the number of episodes.

Question 5

is an open sore below nose herpes?

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Need a visual: Hard to tell without seeing it. Advise a medical visit to ascertain and treat if necessary.

Question 6

tip of nose sore to the touch herpes?

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Herpes simplex: Could be.  You will have to show it to a doctor for confirmation.

Question 7

if someone get a cold sore in their nose. is it a sighn of herpes?

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Likely: Cold sores are usually infections with herpes simplex virus type 1.

Question 8

i get a yellow crusty sore in my nose frequently? herpes?

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Or impetigo: Yellow crusty sores in the nasal area are usually impetigo (bacterial skin infection) - but if the sore is always in the exact same spot, and starts with painful blisters, it could be herpes simplex. There are treatments for both, so you should see your doctor or a dermatologist the next time it happens, get it cultured, and find out which it is.

Question 9

does herpes under my nose harm my unborn baby?

Accepted Answer

No: At this time, there is no harm to your unborn baby by having a herpes outbreak under your nose.  Closer to delivery of your baby, if you suffer from genital herpes, there can be implications...Particularly if you have an outbreak right around the time of a vaginal delivery.

Question 10

sores in my nose.  could be herpes?  i have blood clots in my nose as well.  been there for a month

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Possibly: You need to see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Nasal bleeding is common at this time of year due to the dryness of the air. Infections with bacteria, virus or fungus is also possible. You need to rule out a tumor as well for the source of bleeding. See your doctor.

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