A member asked:

Do genital cold sores (let's say appearing in the inner butt region) could respond to anti acne medication? (benzoyl peroxide + adapalene?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Genital herpes: "Genital cold sores" suggests you have genital herpes. Symptoms alone aren't accurate for diagnosis -- you should see a health professional for confirmation of the diagnosis. If it's herpes, anti-acne medication will not help at all and likely would just irritate it, making symptoms worse or delyaing healing.

Answered 1/17/2021

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