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What to do if i have eczema on my face and my girlfriend has gential herpes?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Eczema: Eczema can lead to breakdown of the skin, which is a natural barrier of protection against viruses such as herpes. Avoidance of any herpetic lesions with skin affected by eczema would be advisable to decrease the chance of herpes transmission.

Answered 3/22/2014

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