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Herpes: Blisters
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Herpes simplex begins as a group of small red bumps that blister. Sometimes this is preceded by itching and burning of the area. The blisters begin to dry up after a few days and form a yellow crust. The crust then falls off and the redness slowly goes away. The whole process takes about 10-14 days. Scars rarely form.
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In this form of herpes, blisters form on the lips and on the inside of the mouth, and soon develop into painful ulcers. The gums become red and swollen, and the tongue may develop a white coating. Other symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, eating difficulties, a generally ill feeling, irritability, and swollen neck glands. These symptoms can last from 3 to 2 weeks.
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Taking lukewarm baths or applying ice to herpes lesions may help reduce pain, burning, or other discomfort. It is important to cleanse the infected area with soap and water, which may help avoid local spread of herpes from the active blisters to surrounding areas on your skin. After bathing or washing, it is important to completely dry the affected area.
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Detection of the herpes simplex virus DNA by PCR from the blister fluid. The blister fluid contains human cells and virus particles. PCR is a technique that detects small amounts of DNA and could tell you if the herpes virus was present in the blister.
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For genital herpes, condoms are a highly recommended way to limit transmission of herpes simplex infection, as demonstrated in research. [15][16] However, condoms are by no means completely effective. The virus cannot get through latex. But their effectiveness is somewhat limited on a public health scale by the limited use of condoms in the community [17]; and on an individual scale because some blisters may not be covered by the condom, or free virus in female vaginal fluid may enable infection around the base of the penis or testicles not covered by the condom.
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As with HSV1, after an initial outbreak of genital herpes blisters, HSV2 ... remains dormant in nearby nerves and can be reactivated later in life. The symptoms of reactivated genital herpes are similar to those of first outbreak, but they're generally less severe.
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