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Can herpes be spread from hand to genitals?

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Dr. Michael Bryan answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Herpes: Herpes can be spread by skin-to-skin contact, however, the hand is not the most common place to have herpes. But yes, the virus is contagious by contact with skin.

Dr Kupetsky agreed

Answered 2/25/2020

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