Hi,
I contacted Herpes virus approximately a year ago.Since then I had only one breakout.But 5 days ago I had another one in the area between my nose and upper lip.I think this was not because of cold or fever, but because I depilated my mustache with wax, and maybe i tore off too hard.After 2 days I had the cold sores.The problem is that now, after 4 days, I took off the crust that was formated becase I wanted to get rid of it.I have a red skin area and I don't know if Aciclovir or tetracycline is good for it at this stage.Please tell me what to do.
I think you have nothing to worry about.
Dr. Rockoff
Very very small. I wouldn't worry about it, even if it was a cold sore. It may have been just a pimple.
The incubation period for catching herpes is about 5 days, so if a week has passed, I wouldn't worry at all.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
I know that a large number of the population has been exposed to hsv1 but blood tests in the past have always come up negative and i'm paranoid about this brief risk even though i would think it's an extremely minute chance... what do you think doc?