Question 1

does herpes always blister?

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No: You may not see the blister stage.It may just be an open sore or even just seem like irritation.

Question 2

does genital herpes blisters always break open?

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No: may also dry out

Question 3

does herpes always start as a blister ?

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: Usually but not always; and usually multiple vesicles (blisters).

Question 4

can i pop herpes blister?

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You can, but don't.: Generally these will open and create a small ulcerated area on the skin by themselves.  If you squeeze or open them in an unsterile fashion they have a chance of becoming secondarily infected, and although i hate driving business away, you don't need added problems.

Question 5

is it ok to pop herpes blister?

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Not a good thing to: Do. If you are not already being treated for your herpes infection - please do so.

Question 6

do herpes blisters have an odor?

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Herpes simplex: No, although tissue degeneration in any form of lesion may create an odor, there is nothing characteristic about the smell of herpetic lesions.

Question 7

is it okay to pop herpes blisters?

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Not a good idea.: Breaking open a lesion releases teaming viruses which are contagious.

Question 8

how do i know if i have herpes blister?

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Herpes: If you have a suspicious lesion you get it examined at the doctors office. And, all of us in the world must know our herpes status with a blood test!

Question 9

how can i tell if the blisters are herpes?

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See MD or Dentist: You can look at the pictures posted her about the variuos forms of herpes i and ii as well as other on-line searches and compare what you have but the only way to be sure is to have a professional evaluated it. Both hsv i & ii sores will look different at different phases in the sore from onset to resolution & a professional will know all the possible appreances.

Question 10

what happens when you pop a herpes blister?

Accepted Answer

Herpes virus: Comes teaming out of the lesion.

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