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3 days go, i discovered a small cluster of bumps above my left elbow, as it was mildly itchy. it seems to resemble some type of hsv. what do i have?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Doubt herpes: Can't say the cause without more information or seeing it in person. But almost certainly not herpes in that location.

Answered 4/23/2016

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A member asked:

3 days go, i discovered a small cluster of bumps above my left elbow, as it was mildly itchy. it seems to resemble some type of hsv. what do i have?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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