Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can herpetic whitlow enter through dry skin? so no wounds etc, just really dry skin.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Dry skin is injured skin so herpes could enter that area.
Answered 3/19/2014
4.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Someone touches cold sore, then shakes my hand. I have a tiny wound. Risk of contracting herpetic whitlow/herpes on finger?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it possible to contract herpes through skin to skin contact?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Herpes is only transmitted through skin to skin contact and not spit?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can you get herpes from your penis touching the inside of a toilet or seat? (I had small open tears at top of foreskin from skin being dry?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My colleague touched me ear by mistake. If that person had herpetic whitlow how risky would this encounter be? And also how long before the deposited virus on skin wasnt a threat if I were to touch that area than another like mucous membrane or cut?
If someone has herpes on their hand. Herpes whitlow. And shakes your hand. No visible cuts on your hand. But are dry. Odds contracting herpes that w?
At work i touched a pair of wet jeans (it was wet on the leg part of the jeans) i have a little cut under my finger and when i touched the jeans it burned my cut will i get herpetic whitlow? And how is herpetic even transmitted through cuts?
I think someone with herpetic whitlow touched my hand, I then sanitized my hands before taking a piss. But I dont think the gel was dry before touching my genitals and clothes in that area. Could that be enough to transfer that to my penis?
Can herpetic whitlow be contracted via indirect contact such as someone touching a cold sore and then shaking your hand (which has a tiny wound)?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
