A member asked:

I have herpes & currently have an itchy skin rash on my neck & chest. is it a result of herpes or something else? been under a lot of stress lately.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Herpes: No. Herpes is not a rash that is extensive. It is a small very painful cluster of blisters. Now, reactivated Chicken Pox, or SHINGLES, can be a one sided extensive rash. But, it usually includes very painful blisters.

Answered 3/18/2016

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