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A member asked:

Would herp whitlow present as 1 small itchy lesion on finger w/ dots inside, no pain, no redness & no vesicles 4-5 days after initial symptoms?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

No: Painful, swollen, red blister. Valacyclovir and acyclovir are effective treatment.

Answered 6/6/2015

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