Is this an outbreak?

[Faithin79]

I have HSV1 and HSV2, and for the past 3 months I been aware of my skin and lips etc... About a month ago my neck was itchy and a little dry pink patches. Is this an outbreak??? Now a week already I have it again, same thing.
If not, could it be just a reaction to something new? Like detergent, perfume or soap. And I notice tiny bumps on my lips ( sandy like bumps) Please if anyone have some answers please help.

Thanks

[gracefromHHP]

an itchy neck isn't likely to be due to herpes.

grace

[Faithin79]

is it really common for HIV + to have itchy skin on neck? that's what I found out online that itchy skin is a sign of HIV.
Are they usually mild or extremely noticeable the itchy skin?

Thanks

[gracefromHHP]

Hiv is also one of the very last things I"d be thinking of if my neck is itchy. It can be an allergic reaction, bug bites, fungus, bacterial infections - all sorts of things that have absolutely nothing to do with hiv or herpes.

grace