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Can herpes show up as a rash on your forehead and arm without showing up anywhere else (i.e. mouth/genitals)?

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Dr. Stephen Sisselman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Disseminated herpes virus infection can show up on face arm anywhere. Get checked by a doctor if tou have this rash so appropriate diagnosis can be made and treatment can be started.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 10/13/2014

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A member asked:

Can herpes show up as a rash on your forehead and arm without showing up anywhere else (i.e. mouth/genitals)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Sisselman answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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