Herpes, Dermatology FAQ - Page 2

Shingles A patient experienced right chest pain on December 29, 2021, and visited a local orthopedic clinic on January 1, 2022, where they were diagnosed with herpes zoster and subsequently referred to a dermatology clinic. The dermatologist confirmed the diagnosis of herpes zost...

HPV 9-valent vaccine Hello, I received the HPV 9-valent vaccine two weeks ago, and that same night I developed mouth sores, followed by an outbreak of cold sores, which I haven't experienced in over a decade. Could this recurrence be related to the vaccination? Given this re...

Herpes simplex virus infection of the lips? Hello, doctor! I apologize for the lengthy message, but I want to clarify the timeline as I am really trying to find an answer to my problem. In the past, I had sexual encounters with strangers without understanding the risks. When I vi...

Herpes issue, there is a small, unusual red swelling about 0.5 centimeters on the upper right side of the lip? Hello, doctor! I apologize for bothering you again regarding <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/175699">#175699</a>. I have a few questions: 1. I...

I was infected with type 1 herpes from my ex-boyfriend, but my blood test results show type 2? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about a herpes issue. Here’s the story: before dating my ex-boyfriend, I tested negative for both HSV-1 and HSV-2. My ex-boyfriend had herpes on his ab...

Rash resembling acne on the neck? Hello Doctor: In January 2021, I suddenly developed red, pimple-like rashes on both sides of my neck that were itchy, prompting me to seek medical attention (I had never experienced this before). I visited two clinics, and the doctors prescribed ...

Herpes labialis Hello Dr. Lee, I developed a cold sore at the corner of my mouth on Saturday night (I guessed based on pictures I found online). This is my first outbreak. I've read online that some say I should see a doctor within 72 hours; others say that I must seek medic...

Healing timeline for herpes labialis? Hello, during the first week after my herpes outbreak, I experienced blistering, bleeding, and pus discharge. About on the tenth day, the blister wound formed a scab that eventually fell off. During this time, I did not use any antiviral medi...

Herpes on the nose? 1. If you had a history of herpes on your nose and noticed the onset of lesions in your nostrils after swimming, it is possible to transmit the virus to others during swimming, especially if you were shedding the virus asymptomatically before the lesions appea...

Herpes transmission Hello, today a friend took a sip of my drink, and after he finished, I remembered that he recently had a cold sore. I asked him if it was contagious, and he said it was already scabbed over, so it wouldn't be contagious (the scab hasn't fallen off ye...

Unexplained red rash, painless and itchless; is it necessary to seek medical attention? Hello, Doctor. Symptoms: On August 10, I noticed three distinct red rashes on the left side of my neck, which healed with peeling by August 23. Now, on September 3, I discovered a patch of red...

Herpes simplex virus infection in the nostrils? If you kiss in the morning and then engage in sexual intercourse without oral sex, and in the afternoon you notice an itchy, prickly sensation in your nostrils followed by the appearance of blisters, is there a possibility that the ...

Applying ointment to mosquito bites does not alleviate the symptoms? I have been bitten by mosquitoes since I was young, and the resulting welts are difficult to heal. In mild cases, it takes several days, while in severe cases, it can take weeks or even months to resolve. Someti...

Herpes issues? If a person with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) causes genital herpes through oral sex (confirmed by blood tests as HSV-1), and after treatment, there are no lesions on the surface of the penis, will having unprotected intercourse with a woman lead to her cont...

Suffering from impetigo? 1. I went for a check-up today and was diagnosed with herpes. The doctor prescribed me BBL and said to leave it on for 3 to 5 minutes while bathing before rinsing off. Is it normal to feel a stinging sensation in the genital area during that 3 to 5 minute...

Pimples developing in the hair follicles above the genital area? Recently, I noticed a bump in the hair area above my genitals. At first, it didn't feel like much, but later it started to itch. When I touched it, it was painful at first, but now there's almost no pain, ...

A white spot has developed on the inside of the corner of the mouth? I would like to consult about small white, bead-like lesions located on both sides of the corners of my mouth. Each lesion is slightly smaller than half a fingernail and they cluster together. When my tongue bru...

Can the absence of a rash confirm a diagnosis of shingles? Hello Doctor, my mother experienced facial nerve dysfunction about a month and a half ago (mid-July), with drooping of the eye and mouth. She was treated with corticosteroids by a family doctor abroad. Two weeks later (en...

Is the blood test for herpes not accurate? Doctor, two years ago I went to a massage parlor, and about three days later, I started experiencing muscle spasms in my thigh. Subsequently, I developed rashes and blisters from my foot to the inner thigh, with seven blisters appearing ...

A small area around the lip feels strange? Hello, Doctor! Recently, I've been experiencing a sensation on a small part of my upper lip, as if the skin is sticking to something, feeling tight, similar to the sensation of a pimple about to emerge, or sometimes a tingling feeli...