Question 1

i read online that herpes occurs as rash. cuts. or sores then i read that herpes is just sores?..what's the truth? what doesit look like? feel like?

Accepted Answer

Blisters: Herpes viruses cause a series of skin lesions. The rash starts out as small bumps then develop into blisters that are very painful. In fact, the pain can even start before the rash. The blisters then open and turn into sores that crust over. If you do not scratch or pick at them they usually heal up without scarring.

Question 2

can heat rash look like herpes on baby?

Accepted Answer

No: Herpes is a group of blisters.  The blisters are usually in a small area, but rarely could be spread over a large area.  Heat rash looks like red prickly bumps covering the area that got too warm.

Question 3

what does herpes rash look like in chest?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Small blisters clustered on a red patch.

Question 4

i have perinium itching and small smooth rash. dr. said it didn't look like warts. it's lasted a few weeks. it's not herpes.

Accepted Answer

Genital skin rash: There are many causes of genital area rash. Most are not STDs. Some are problems that occur primarily in the genital area, and others can occur anywhere and happen to involve the genital area. Since your doctor apparently doesn't know, see a dermatologist. You can also google "genital skin rash images" for photos to compare with your rash. A "smooth" patch might be lichen planus.

Question 5

i have a rash in my pubic area it doesn't look like herpes i don't think but still i'm freaking out is it a std or am i just fine and its a rash?

Accepted Answer

See doctor : Herpes usually presents as blisters or painful sores.  There are many rashes that occur in the pubic region such as eczema, contact dermatitis, candida (yeast), intertrigo, irritant dermatitis, fixed drug eruption, seborrheic dermatitis. Best to see your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 6

i had a a rash on both my thighs. from pictures online it looked exactly like folliculitis. i went to a dermatologist and she said it is herpes. but i have it on both thighs and dosent look like a herpes rash. can it be herpes?

Accepted Answer

: Your own assessment sound right. This would be exceedingly atypical for herpes. If the dermatologist really suspected herpes, she should have tested you to confirm the diagnosis. Get a second opinion, either from another dermatologist or perhaps an STD expert. Good luck.

Question 7

im not sure if it is herpes so i have had a rash near my genital areas but it isnt visible but i had unprotected oral sex and now i have a bump that may look like herpes but the guy said he got tested and has nothing so idk :-/ maybe he lied. im sad ?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis needed: A diagnosis will be needed before suspicion settles in. Above description is not enough and it sounds atypical for herpes. There are many other infectious or non infectious conditions that may explain your findings. Would suggest connecting with your Gyn doc for an exam and further recommendations.

Question 8

do herpes rashes itch?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Symptoms: The infected area:
is usually painful to touch, 
may itch, burn or tingle during the outbreak, 
can appear red, raw or inflamed, 
other symptoms include:
swollen lymph glands, 
painful inflamed blisters develop around infected area, 
headache, 
muscle ache, 
fever, 
vaginal or penis discharge
infection of the urethra causing a burning sensation during urination, 
a burning sensation in the genitals, 
others.

Question 9

has it really been shown that herpes is responsible for all rashes?

Accepted Answer

No: There are hundreds of rashes that are not herpes.

Question 10

does all herpes blister and rashes form a pink open lession after breaking?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will because it's inflammatory. This makes the skin pink and red.

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I read online that herpes occurs as rash. cuts. or sores then i read that herpes is just sores?..what's the truth? what doesit look like? feel like?

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Can heat rash look like herpes on baby?

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What does herpes rash look like in chest?

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I have perinium itching and small smooth rash. dr. said it didn't look like warts. it's lasted a few weeks. it's not herpes.

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I have a rash in my pubic area it doesn't look like herpes i don't think but still i'm freaking out is it a std or am i just fine and its a rash?

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I had a a rash on both my thighs. from pictures online it looked exactly like folliculitis. i went to a dermatologist and she said it is herpes. but i have it on both thighs and dosent look like a herpes rash. can it be herpes?

A member asked:

Im not sure if it is herpes so i have had a rash near my genital areas but it isnt visible but i had unprotected oral sex and now i have a bump that may look like herpes but the guy said he got tested and has nothing so idk :-/ maybe he lied. im sad ?

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Do herpes rashes itch?

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Has it really been shown that herpes is responsible for all rashes?

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Does all herpes blister and rashes form a pink open lession after breaking?

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