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I have genital herpes. for the past two years, when i am acutely stressed, i have outbreaks on my left elbow area. is this dissinated herpes and should i be more concerned? also, am i still having asymptomatic outbreaks in my genital area? can i give an u
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MY SUGGESTION...: Please have this rash checked. I've never seen herpes in the elbow area. It could be something else, and eczema comes to mind in that area, which can be triggered by stress.
Answered 7/24/2012
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Rx vs. suppression: This is not disseminated herpes; it's localilzed cutaneous herpes. It can be treated with an anti-herpes drug at the first sign of an outbreak. If you're having frequent outbreaks at the elbow and/or in the genital area, you can also consider daily preventive therapy.
Answered 7/29/2012
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