Blisters

[Acek]

I have recently noticed what appears to be symptoms of herpes on my genital areas.There is one blister that looks familiar to the general skin rashes i have had before during childhood but what causes me distress is ive been seeing someone new lately.I am sure she has no skin infections (none that i can see or none that she knows of) in her genital area.My blister itself is red in color and there appears to be hints of more forming in the same area in red spots.My question is,is it possible to contract a virus infection such as herpes from an uninfected person?

[anon_77]

i don't know what to do i felt some itching and soreness on my vagina but just ignored it then i realised i had some spots of my lips and so i looked at my vagina and theres also 2 little spot/blister things there but there so little and tey only hurt every so often and i don't know whether ts herpes or not but i dont think my boyfriend has it we havn't even had sex yet either, i really don't know what to do i'm too embarassed to go to a doctor, do you reckon i could get it checked out at a clinic?and do you think it is herpes?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This could be due to several causes other than herpes. You should consult a doctor for a clinical examination to come to a definite diagnosis. The chances that you get herpes from an uninfected person are close to nil. 'If a blister bursts, don't peel off the dead skin on top of the blister. Gently press the area to get rid of all the fluid inside, and then cover the blister and the area around it with a dry, sterile dressing to protect it from infection until it heals.

Blood blisters should also be left to heal naturally. As with other blisters, if a blood blister bursts it is important to keep the area clean and dry, and protect it with a sterile dressing to prevent infection.

Blood blisters are often painful, and you may wish to apply an ice pack to the area immediately after the injury that caused it. You should apply the ice pack for between 10 and 30 minutes. The ice should not touch your skin directly as this may cause a cold burn, so place a towel over the injured part first.

Even when popped as described above, a blister can become infected, Staph aureus infections being most common. Blisters that have become infected can be treated with antibiotics prescribed by your GP. '

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blister

It would be best to consult a doctor if it does not resolve on its own in a few days.

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards.