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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Redness after Outbreak
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Feb 13, 2004 12:00AM
, Feb 13, 2004 12:00AM
After an outbreak of herpes or any other inflammation, the skin can look somewhat discolored for a while, maybe a few weeks or months. It doesn't mean anything, goes away on its own, and requires no treatment.
If you get outbreaks often and they leave persistent discoloration that bothers you, you may want to speak to your doctor about treatment to limit or suppress outbreaks.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
If you get outbreaks often and they leave persistent discoloration that bothers you, you may want to speak to your doctor about treatment to limit or suppress outbreaks.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
