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Can Herpes appear on your hands?
I am a 20 year old healthy straight man. While working today I noticed a fairly large red bump on my right hand. I'm worried that it may be herpes. The only think is that I have heard that usually herpes will usually appear within 2 weeks of having contracted it, and I have not had sex in over 3 months with no out breaks or any indication of having the disease. I realize that not all herpes is of the genital variety so I am wondering if I could have contracted it from other social contact such as a handshake. Please respond as soon as possible.
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Thanks dude, I just got a little worried due to the bumps sudden appearance. I did suspect that it wasn't herpes as it didn't itch or burn and its odd placement of right behind my knuckle. But a second opinion is always nice. Thank you very much.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
A bump is not herpes, they are clustered blisters. If appearing on the hand they would be most likely around a fingernail of one finger.
No need for any concerns or testing.