Herpes and Eczema

[Cujo31]

Hello...

I am a male with type II Herpes and I am currently taking Valtrex daily...

My question is this... My GF has eczema on her hands and at times it can be a bit
severe.  Is there a increased risk of my perhaps passing herpes to her because of her
skin condition on her hands?

Does this frequently happen? odds of it happening?

We have been dating for about a month.... and during this time I have suffered no breakouts,
however I am still worried about passing this to her.

Any answers or help would be greatly appreciated!

Cujo

[Cujo31]

A doctors opinion on this would be GREATLY appreciated.... if someone could chime in....

[Cujo31]

I am aware that herpes can be spread during intercourse.... and we take precautions to help prevent the spread along with the daily use of Valtrex on my part....  I understand the shedding aspect and do keep track of my breakouts (my last being nearly a year and half ago)...

My fear is spreading from my genital area to my GF's hands.... causing lesions etc that would be visible on her hands.... She understands all of the aspects and risks of herpes... I would just feel horrible if I spread it to her hands...

If this makes any sense at all....

Cujo

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Yes there are chances of you passing herpes to your girlfriend not because of the skin condition like eczema but because herpes is a very contagious disease and it can be passed during intercourse in any form. Herpes simplex is most easily transmitted by direct contact with a lesion or the body fluid of an infected individual. Transmission may also occur through skin-to-skin contact during periods of asymptomatic shedding.

Hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.

[kross89]

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