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I am suffering from herpes infection on my lower lip from last 2 days. Please suggest a good medicine.

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Please you do not take any medicine with out proper examination .It is dangerous.please contact your dentist. ...  Read More

Hi all, Please suggest any good medicine for lip herpes as i m tired of it.It appearing again and again

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For recurrence of herpes simplex you need suppression ...  Read More

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Hi I am having herpes on lips.. i applied acivir cream but no solution Kindly provide proper solution

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Consult nearest dermatologist maybe it is not a herpes ...  Read More

I have blisters In my lips which cream is the best for oral herpes in lips and how stop the recent Outbreaks

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There are two types of herpes simplex viruses (HSV). HSV type 2 is the one that most commonly causes genital herpes. The infection causes painful sores on the genitals in both men and women. HSV type ...  Read More

My mother in law was diagnosed with herpes 2days back. Any amount of research could not reveal the causes for the same. She has it on her chest and shoulders. I would like to know why excatly is herpes caused. We have a pet dog who is allowed everywhere in the house and even on the bed she sleeps. She has blood sugar and hypertension.

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It is reactivation of chicken pox virus. It is very common. If you want help with treatment, you can send request through online consult option. ...  Read More

I got swelling on lower lip.. i got herpes on upper lips many times,, but now after 4yrs it occurred on my lower lip. Plz suggest some medicine as its in initial stage

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Consult online for proper management of the condition ...  Read More

From 2 days I am having herpes like something near my lips along with fever there is also some body pain This is not the first time I have got this but as far as I can recall fever is for the 1st time This herpes like thing is only near the lips and not anywhere else What I should do which medicines I should use Please answer

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Better to consult online. ...  Read More

What is the treatment of balanitis caused by herpes, i have knowledge that it have different medication for the one caused by bacterial and fungal, what about balanitis caused by herpes.

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For herpes infection it is antiviral like acyclovir drug ...  Read More

I have a pimple like development on upper lip which has been there for more than 3 weeks now and have multiple white heads protruding so think it's Herpes

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This is not herpes. It is just bacterial infections but it needs to be treated. Please call me or contact me using online consult option on Practo app for proper examination and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I am having herpes near upper right conner lip. The problem happens 2-3 times in a year. Last year, I had the problem in January. Again, this year in May, and in July. I am having the problem since childhood.

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Where r u form? ...  Read More

I am 37 weeks pregnant and have a cold sore (herpes simplex) above my lip. Lesion is very small.I am using acyclovir ointment. Will this affect normal delivery? Is there any risk to my baby? Do I need oral tablets or is ointment enough?

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It will not affect normal delivery. Oral medicine is also safe in pregnancy. ...  Read More

I have had 3 outbreaks of lip herpes in my 6 months of pregnancy. I used to have mostly 2 outbreaks in a year. But in this pregnancy I am having outbreaks more than usual. Is it anything to be concerned about? Would it affect the baby? I am not on any medication for herpes now. I have had acyclovir for 5 days thrice a week once.

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On lips , it wont usually. U were already getting it previously, so antibodies would have formed only. Take treatment for herpes during pregnancy also. ...  Read More

I had my first episode of herpes lebailis in 2015. After that, it occurs every year (sometime once, sometime twice, sometime once in two years).. not a series of blisters, but a single one in lips How many occurrences in a year of such blisters are normal... is it normal ? and please tell also, is there any alarming situation at which I need to rus

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Does herpes infection at 11 weeks pregnancy causes any birth defect like hearing loss or anything else in fetus?

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It doesn't cause birth defects ...  Read More

I have got 2.82 on IgM herpes and 0.6 on IgG herpes from dr Pathlabs. Do I have herpes? I am experiencing cough with sputum and tiredness and as of now no blisters or swollen lymphs. Tiredness and cough.

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Kindly share your detailed reports basis which we’ll be in a better position to guide and assist you further. ...  Read More

I had an exposure (kissing and naked cuddling ) no penetration or oral . I tested 6 weeks after exposure Hsv 1and 2 igm 1.5 and Hsv 1and 2 igg 0.50 Then I checked again Hsv igg in one lab at 7 weeks it's just above positive line Then checked at 8 weeks in another lab it was negative well below the equivocal At 8 weeks I did western blot for i

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My test results came hsv igm positive 1.5 igg negative 0.5 . I have no sores or blisters . How trustable is the igm. I have not had sexual contact with anybody in life . I have just kissed a stranger in a club a month back .should I redo in another lab or check any other test . Also I had yeast infection for 2 weeks now . I just had burning in uri

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Very unlikely take proper knowledge and counseling advice medication work better than only medication alone will guide you through online private chat or call (eight two zero eight six zero six six ni ...  Read More

Herpes simplex virus, HSV(1+2) Igg index value is 0.50 and Igm value is 0.70 two years after exposure,is i am safe?? Or need further testing

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Based on your results: You are negative for HSV-1 and HSV-2. You do not need further testing unless you develop symptoms or have a new exposure. ...  Read More

Swelling in my lip after using gel toothpaste. My lip is white and whats the problem in my lip please tell.

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It's an allergic reaction to the toothpaste component.You may need antiallergic treatment to reduce the swelling.Consult a physician in your area. ...  Read More

I have been tested both herpes igm and igg positive last month.. Took 7 days of Acyclovir Now got this on penis Not painful White in color Is it due to herpes or something else

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Infection... When was ur exposure?? Have u got all std panels tests done or just herpes?? Please share your reports with me so that I can analyze the problem and give you proper solution to get rid of ...  Read More

My lips have been infected for the past 2 to 3 days with no improvement. What could be the cause, and what medication should I take?

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Does herpes cause balanitis. Treated for herpes but have balanitis now Is it because of herpes?? Waiting for your reply

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No... Both are different... Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts.. To get rid of this problem without any side effects ...  Read More

I was clinically diagnosed with herpes 2 months ago. My doctor treated me for the same and it was healed 80 percent I got tested after 45 days of my infection But the tests came negative . I went to another doctor who said it was not herpes but balanitis though I went after the course of herpes Since 2 days I'm having pain in the penis head and

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No pain in fungal infection, but in viral infections ...  Read More

There is herpes Zoster on my left eye , left forehead and left area of head and now it is causing a lot of pain and itching. No painkiller is working on it.

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Yes this pain is called post herpetic neuralgia. Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Here's some inform ...  Read More

Hello I had got myself tested for herpes After 28 days Igm-0.50 Igg-0.30 After 45 days Igm-0.30 Igg- 0.54 Is it negative Why is it increasing Was clinically diagnosed with herpes but tests suggest otherwise Waiting for your reply

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Its negative... Please share pictures of the affected area so that I can analyze the problem and give you proper solution.. ...  Read More

Hey I was clinically diagnosed with herpes and treated for the same 2 weeks after the medication I went for igg igm test which was negative 2 months after the suspected exposure I had again for the test which was negative again but redness is still there and I feel there are some spots too . Is it herpes or a fungal infection? Waiting for your r

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Without seeing can't diagnose..... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Can I go for the PCR Quantitative Test for herpes after 3 weeks of completing my antiviral medication. Will it affect my test Waiting for your reply

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Hello if the reports of herpes are negative after 90 days but I have symptoms do I still have herpes? What is the most conclusive test for herpes Waiting for your reply

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Please share your reports with me so that I can analyze the problem and give you proper solution.. Have u performed hsv 1/2 igg and igm test?? Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts.. Please sh ...  Read More

2 months ago I had a Herpes outbreak (HSV) on my penis and the inner part of my lips. I was on medication and still taking. Now after two months there is a sign of sores or an outbreak. I wanted to know if I suck or lick on the breast of my female partner using my lips, will it transmit Herpes to her?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

What are the symptoms of herpes. Does it cause a white discharge from urethra. Waiting for your reply. Thank you

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Depends from case to case. ...  Read More

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