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Can you get herpes on your arm?
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Yes it is possible: Herpes simplex can occur on an arm. Herpes zoster (shingles) can also occur on the arm.
Answered 8/29/2013
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Yes: Can get it anywhere the skin is contacted by infected skin.
Answered 8/29/2013
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