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Is there a way to tell the difference between fordyce spots and herpes?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Testing: A herpes viral culture can determine if a rash is due to the herpes virus. A doctor can perform this if there is an active lesion. If there is no active lesion, a blood test can be performed to determine if there are antibodies against any recent or past herpes infection.

Answered 11/4/2020

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