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A member asked:

My genital herpes blisters are starting to get smaller but they itch and smell bad. i'm still feeling sore does that mean the acyclovir is working?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

It sounds like its : healing but blisters typically don't smell bad, I would see gynecologist to rule out another STD

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/21/2014

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