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Herpe hand spread

2018-07-19 21:26:56
Have herpes, take acyclovir, but no matter what I get these lesions on my hands and knuckles and it's spreading, every time I have an episode.
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Herpes won't occur in hand....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Answered2018-07-20 00:24:50

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