Question 1

can you get herpes in your armpit from sex?

Accepted Answer

Tricky herpes: You can actually get herpes wherever the virus 'lands' and there is a break (scratch) in the skin or a mucous membrane (like the lips, genitals or even the eye). Getting herpes in an armpit would seem unusual - and it would have to depend on 'what exactly' happened during the sex acts, but herpes is quite infectious so protection is always a good idea. Checking blood tests will help confirm.

Question 2

please explain if it is possible to get herpes on your armpit?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Herpes can appear on the armpit or axillary region.

Question 3

can i wax my armpit even if i have herpes?

Accepted Answer

: There is usually warning, even for deodorant, not to apply to broken skin. If you have broken skin in your armpit it is best to avoid use of certain applications because there is increased risk like infection.

Question 4

i am so freaking right now i'm confuse and scared if i got h.i.v or herpes i got an oral ulcere and im uncomfortable with my armpit pain if urinating?

Accepted Answer

Herpes? STD?: HIV is not a likely cause. Herpes could cause multiple oral ulcers, usually not just one. Painful urination could indicate an STD like gonorrhea, chlamydia, or herpes, especially if there is also discharge from the penis. (But I haven't a clue how to interpret armpit pain when urinating.) Anyway, see a doctor -- you're not going to get a conclusive answer here or any other online source.

Question 5

my roomie has shingles under his armpit, how can i prevent to get herpes zoster from him? (i had varicella when i was a kid)

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You're in luck...: Shingles comes from within. A person who had varicella in childhood should have immunity to varicella, and should have varicella virus remaining inside some of his or her cells' DNA. Such a person should not be able to "catch" the virus from anyone else. However, the virus that is living in such person's DNA can form new copies of the virus, which travel to the skin surface to cause "shingles".

Question 6

tested positive for chylmadia and herpes 1. married.  husband mot tested. he has 5 small red bumps underarm. could it be heat boil or herpes?

Accepted Answer

Cannot diagnose: This needs to be seen to get a diagnosis. Take him to a doctor to be examined, diagnosed and treated appropriately.

Question 7

i'm not sure what this maybe 3 weeks ago i noticed bruises well it looked like bruises or small red patches under my underarm, im not sure if it was because i shaved, i do have sensitive skin but i never had eczema there before.i do have genital herpes bu

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My : My best advice is for you to schedule a visit with your primary care provider or a dermatologist if that is an option for you. Typically herpes does not look like bruises, rather fluid filled blisters that are very painful when they initially appear. Also, eczema does not typically look like what you described in your post. You may be dealing with a dermatitis and/or allergy from shaving.
Regardless, please see a medical professional.
Best of luck.

Question 8

i have a swollen lymph node in my right armpit. i had a breast biopsy on that side 5 days ago and just got my period. i also am currently having a herpes breakout. it is sore and my armpit is painful. could these be the cause?

Accepted Answer

: Most likely the lymph node swelling is due to the breast biopsy. If you have eruption of herpes zoster on the right chest or right back, that would be also the cause of the swollen lymph node. A reactive lymph node may be painful. Just in case it may be infected, take a close look at the arm pit. Any redness? extreme tenderness to touch?, any red streak from the biopsy site? Then see your doctor.

Question 9

what's the only ways to catch gential herpes?

Accepted Answer

Only by sex: ONLY by sex with a partner with herpes. Either genital sex, usually resulting herpes due to HSV2; or oral to genital, with herpes due to HSV1. However, new GH often first appears in monogamous, faithful couples. The infected person can be infected for years, and first develops symptoms that seem like a new infection. Or the other partner has it, doesn't know, and transmission finally occurred.

Question 10

can you catch herpes from nasonex (mometasone)?

Accepted Answer

No sharing: i'd recommend not sharing nose sprays with someone else.

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I am so freaking right now i'm confuse and scared if i got h.i.v or herpes i got an oral ulcere and im uncomfortable with my armpit pain if urinating?

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My roomie has shingles under his armpit, how can i prevent to get herpes zoster from him? (i had varicella when i was a kid)

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Tested positive for chylmadia and herpes 1. married. husband mot tested. he has 5 small red bumps underarm. could it be heat boil or herpes?

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I'm not sure what this maybe 3 weeks ago i noticed bruises well it looked like bruises or small red patches under my underarm, im not sure if it was because i shaved, i do have sensitive skin but i never had eczema there before.i do have genital herpes bu

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I have a swollen lymph node in my right armpit. i had a breast biopsy on that side 5 days ago and just got my period. i also am currently having a herpes breakout. it is sore and my armpit is painful. could these be the cause?

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What's the only ways to catch gential herpes?

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