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I have herpes simplex. i noticed a circular flat looks like a scab. it feels scaly to the touch. could this be another herpes or skin irritation?

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Dr. Ravi Kamepalli answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: Herpes simplex occurs mostly in crops of lesions that look like a dew drops together. your discretion does not fit it...unless these are healed Herpetic lesions that have scabbard over.

Dr Karsant agreed

Answered 10/22/2014

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