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Tuesday 01 November 2022
I wrote – Hoda Abdel Nasser:
Herpes is one of the skin diseases that is often transmitted through sexual contact and this requires consulting a specialist for the best methods of treatment without exacerbating the symptoms.
In the following report, “Consultation” examines the most prominent symptoms of herpes infection, according to the “Everydayhealth” website.
Symptoms that indicate you have herpes
1- Sores or blisters around the mouth
Sores and pimples around the mouth can indicate a herpes infection and usually affects children and young people, and this type is not required to result from sexual contact and often shows no other symptoms, but in the case of a headache or swollen lymph nodes , it is better to consult a specialist.
In addition, mouth ulcers appear in the form of fluid-filled blisters on the lips or under the nose, then they leak fluid and turn into ulcers and often disappear on their own after about 4-6 days, but be careful not to touch them and then touch any other area of the body to avoid transmission.
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2- Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a skin condition that can cause itchy rashes, cracking, dryness, peeling of the skin, bumps, rashes, swelling and burning, but is not considered a sexually transmitted disease. and disappears in a short period of time, ranging from two to four weeks, but it is not preferable to approach the infection completely and take the appropriate drugs prescribed by the specialist doctor.
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3- Acne
Acne is one of the most common problems among young people and teens, often occurring when hair follicles are clogged under the skin or when dead skin cells build up, causing pimples. It appears on the face, back, shoulders and chest and disappears on its own, but if it remains until the age of thirty It is best to consult a specialist immediately.
4- Blisters on the genitals
Herpes often causes pimples on the genitals that are different in color than the color of the skin, which causes itching, rashes, scabs and ulcers, so you should see a specialist as soon as symptoms appear or the pimples get abnormally worse because it can spread easily.
