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A member asked:
Can herpes show up as a rash on your forehead and arm without showing up anywhere else (i.e. mouth/genitals)?
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Yes: Disseminated herpes virus infection can show up on face arm anywhere. Get checked by a doctor if tou have this rash so appropriate diagnosis can be made and treatment can be started.
Answered 10/13/2014
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