Is it possible that a herpes outbreak can cause acne?

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I recently got my first herpes outbreak (HSV1) and my mouth/chin were covered in blisters of varying sizes. I've tried my absolute best not to scratch them, but I've given in a few times. Always immediately washing my hands vigorously right after. But I noticed a couple days ago that I had what looked like a pimple on my bikini area. I left it alone because I was paranoid that I had spread it to my genitals and didn't want to break open a blister.
Later that same night I looked again to see if there were any changes (approx 12, maybe more hrs later), and to my horror I saw several more across the mound of my vagina. I think I counted 7. They look like big whiteheads (if you're wondering, no they don't have a dimple in the middle).
I haven't shaved there in a couple/few weeks and they aren't ingrown hairs.
I'm just confused because if it is the herpes that spread, why do they not resemble the blisters around my mouth?


I'm not denying the possibility that I could have accidentally spread it to my vagina, but I'm wondering if there's a possibility that my immune system being compromised by this first outbreak could be working harder to fight the virus, and therefore causing me to break out with acne on the vagina mound (where my pubic hair grows).

I just got a prescription for generic Valtrex and I'm wondering if the medication will help whatever they are to go away, because I certainly don't want to touch them.

Sorry if my post is long and if I rambled. This is my first herpes rodeo, lol.

Happy to answer any questions you may have to help get to the bottom of this. I know I can't be diagnosed here, but I'm wondering if acne is possible with the immune system kicking into overdrive.

Thank you!