Question 1

how can facial herpes be treated?

Accepted Answer

Antiviral drugs: There are anti viral drugs  and symptomatic drugs availble.

Question 2

can i have sex if i have facial herpes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can get blood tests for herpes. Most of us are already pos for type 1. Type 2 is genital, but sometimes is on the face. Sometimes type 1 is on the genital area. The virus is known to be present about 25% of days even when there are no symptoms. Acyclovir and other creams are a waste of money. If you and your partner have blood tests pos. For the same virus, you are a perfect match.

Question 3

how can i tell if i have facial herpes or acne?

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Very different : These are very different disease entities and tend to have discrete differences in presentation. While herpes tends to present with very small fluid filled vessicles (tiny blister like lesions), acne tends to present with larger pus-filled lesions in the deeper layers of the dermis.
However, i would recommend seeing a dermatologist to be sure.

Question 4

cold for 3 wks, then a facial herpes breakout, then pink eye. went to dr, gave me a prescription for amoxicillin because "i've been sick so long" why?

Accepted Answer

Super-infection: There can many times be a bacterial infection on top of a viral (herpes) infection.  This is called superinfection.  The antibiotic will help remove such possibility, but probably best to also include an antiviral treatment like Acyclovir along with that.

Question 5

can u get herpes on ur face?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Herpes on the face most commonly presents in form of "cold sores" on the lip or in the nose.  It can, however, present anywhere on the face as a cluster of bumps filled with clear fluid.

Question 6

where does herpes appear on the face?

Accepted Answer

Lips: Herpes clasically involves either the genital tract or the lips in the cold sore/fever blister type of lesion.  Less commonly it can cause a keratitis, an infection of the cornea.

Question 7

how can one treat herpes on your face?

Accepted Answer

If  significant: would talk to your doctor  about possible antiviral medications.

Question 8

say if u ever had herpes can the wats go away when u wash your face?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: Herpes and warts are different problems. Warts are rare on the face, and I doubt you have them. Warts do not clear up with washing, whether you also have herpes (either oral or genital). It sounds like you need to see a doctor or clinic for advice and to learn more about these conditions. An NHS GUM clinic would be an excellent place for highly expert, lifestyle-sensitive care. Good luck!

Question 9

does herpes breakout on your face?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: If one has outbreaks with herpes it will be at the spot one was infected. Herpes does not migrate to any other sikin.

Question 10

does herpes spread to youe face and torso?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Nope. Herpes only affects the skin where you were infected. It does nit migrate to any other part of the body.

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