Very interesting case presentation. What did the doctor think that looked at it? What treatments, if any were used, other than the Bio Oil? Have you ever had a cold sore on your lip or nose in the past?
Terri
Sorry one more point.
Foolishly, I applied 'BIO OIL' during the 3 weeks when I noticed the red rash area. I guess this may have contributed to the area opening up and weaping or simply inflamed the area.
applied BIO after the red rash appeared and had itched at least once or twice. Did not want you to think this all happened after applying bio oil. bio oil was applied hoping to make red scally rash go away.
he said he wanted to do the PCR simply to rule in or rule out herpes. Never had a cole sore on lips or nose and no treatments were used.
I think you are OK to move on.
Terri
is OK with confident or maybe ok?
Since you are negative for both HSV 1 and HSV 2, I think you can be confident about moving on. No test is perfect, but we can only do the best we can do, which you have done.
Terri