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Herpes on earlobe
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
yes: Herpes can affect any part of the body.
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Herpes: Herpes is contagious when the rash is present. I am more familiar with the data on genital herpes and that is the rational for treating when the rash ... Read More
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162 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Jaindlanswered
39 years experience
Herpes Zoster Oticus: May be what you are referring to. This is actually caused by the varicella virus (chicken pox). See ramsey hunt syndrome. I am not aware of pathology ... Read More
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4.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Clarene Cressanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Unlikely herpes: Herpes usually presents as a cluster of small water filled bubbles surrounded by redness. The fluid becomes yellow and then forms a scab. A solitary ... Read More
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162 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Active herpes I or II in a "cold sore" can be transmitted to any mucosal surface (mouth, genitals), or break in continuity of skin, such as a "rash". ... Read More
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Answered Jul 26, 2021
A 64-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ward Deananswered
Holistic Medicine 45 years experience
Take BHT: Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a food preservative antioxidant. It's probably the best and cheapest anti-herpes substance there is. 2,000 mg per ... Read More
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3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Claudia Angladeanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
You need an exam: Herpes has a classic look that can best be identified by seeing a healthcare provider. They can also test the bumps as well. Usually the bumps associa... Read More
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1.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 32 years experience
Yes: If you touch the fluid from the blister you could
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2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 68-year-old male asked:
Dr. George Jacobsanswered
65 years experience
Pain is alarming: Severe pain is always alarming. Bell's palsy should not give severe pain or swelling. See your doctor who may refer you to a specialist to see what th... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Ellneranswered
Dermatology 42 years experience
This : This is highly unlikely. I would get a viral culture to confirm the diagnosis.
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5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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