Herpes Scalp

[confused118]

Hi,

I have hsv 1 orally and i think on my finger.  Is it possible to transfer the herpes from my finger to my scalp?  I believe I washed my hair during prodrome (tingling finger) and now my scalp hurts and tingles constantly.

I would have thought the shampoo would kill the virus?

[gracefromHHP]

you need to follow up on this. these aren't typical side effects of herpes antivirals.

grace

[confused118]

could the tingling painful scalp be a side effect from antivirals?  

I've had strange rashes on and off and other pains, tingles, etc that I didn't have before herpes.

[gracefromHHP]

none of this sounds like herpes going on.  be seen by a dermatologist if your regular provider can't figure out what is going on.

grace

[confused118]

no, i haven't been seen as there are no blisters to culture.  my head tingles every day and the itching is crazy.  i think everyone at work thinks I have lice!   and, at random times i will get a pain at the crown of my head.

when i washed my hair my finger was tingling but there wasn't an open sore.   i would think the skin is too thick to shed even during prodrome?  and, the scalp was too thick to penetrate?  especially with the shampoo.  

[gracefromHHP]

odds are this isn't herpes going on in your scalp. have you b een seen yet? have you had your finger properly looked at and tested?

grace