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Swab a lesion that i thought is herpes but it was negative. what is it? doctor says acne but it's burns and stings

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Herpes simplex: Without knowing what the doctor did with the swab specimen (microscopic exam vs viral culture) it is difficult to know what this is without seeing it. Is your doctor a dermatologist. If not you may want to get a second opinion.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/1/2014

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A member asked:

Swab a lesion that i thought is herpes but it was negative. what is it? doctor says acne but it's burns and stings

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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