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Hello, i am a high school wrestler and today during an all day tournament i began to have some itching on my neck now i have several red bumps que es?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Herpes gladiatorum : Or a herpes simplex type 1 infection is likely and typically seen in wrestlers where there is direct skin to skin contact. You may need to see your doc for a prescribed antiviral. Try to abstain from scratching.

Answered 1/17/2016

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