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Hi I have Hsv 1&2 for over 10 years now. No problem with Hsv 1. Hsv 2 (genital)causes pretty much continual obs with sometimes a week symptom free. It's been this way for years. Over the years i have tried antivirals a few times but with no obvious difference so I stopped and out of embarrassment never said anything else to doctors. I am happily married with same spouse.No issue there.
About a year ago I started having some bumps on my face that seemed like systemic. But now I am pretty certain are Hsv related. None on my lips but several on my chin close together but not in a patch.They start off inflamed and sore. Sometimes eventually coming to a head but sometimes not.They last for several weeks and usually by the time they are healing another is coming up in another place. Also I feel tingling and itching on skin near these places.I don't recall ever having acne like this.
I went to a dermatologist a few months ago. Despite my concern and pleas for further testing He said no and insisted it was acne and gave me medication for that. I went back a month later and got the same response with different meds for acne. He said as long as there was not a cluster of blisters there was no need to test.
In the mean time my daughter has had itching around her nose for about 3 months now. This morning I noticed 3 little bumps close together on her nose! She is only 7.
Lastly last week I started taking Acyclovir as suggested for ob and the bumps on my chin seemed to heal from worst stages quicker. After taking all that I woke up a few days ago and had a place on my nose where I've never had one before then the next day I notice one beside my nose right there near crevice. All while taking meds!
I'm taking Valtrex due to running out of old script of acyclovir. (I also had an old bottle of valtrex) I've read on here that if you have more than 9 obs a year then you should take 1 gm so I am going to try that for a while.
My main concern is for my daughter. I am really struggling right now. Where can I find help? It's so embarrassing to reach out. And is there any reason. Either there is no answer or the answers don't change anything anyway.
It seems I am of the rare percentage that deals with so many obs even after so long. Does this mean this same virus would react the same in someone else or is it individualized?
And I'm thinking yes somehow the genital Hsv 2 was spread to my face?
Please help
About a year ago I started having some bumps on my face that seemed like systemic. But now I am pretty certain are Hsv related. None on my lips but several on my chin close together but not in a patch.They start off inflamed and sore. Sometimes eventually coming to a head but sometimes not.They last for several weeks and usually by the time they are healing another is coming up in another place. Also I feel tingling and itching on skin near these places.I don't recall ever having acne like this.
I went to a dermatologist a few months ago. Despite my concern and pleas for further testing He said no and insisted it was acne and gave me medication for that. I went back a month later and got the same response with different meds for acne. He said as long as there was not a cluster of blisters there was no need to test.
In the mean time my daughter has had itching around her nose for about 3 months now. This morning I noticed 3 little bumps close together on her nose! She is only 7.
Lastly last week I started taking Acyclovir as suggested for ob and the bumps on my chin seemed to heal from worst stages quicker. After taking all that I woke up a few days ago and had a place on my nose where I've never had one before then the next day I notice one beside my nose right there near crevice. All while taking meds!
I'm taking Valtrex due to running out of old script of acyclovir. (I also had an old bottle of valtrex) I've read on here that if you have more than 9 obs a year then you should take 1 gm so I am going to try that for a while.
My main concern is for my daughter. I am really struggling right now. Where can I find help? It's so embarrassing to reach out. And is there any reason. Either there is no answer or the answers don't change anything anyway.
It seems I am of the rare percentage that deals with so many obs even after so long. Does this mean this same virus would react the same in someone else or is it individualized?
And I'm thinking yes somehow the genital Hsv 2 was spread to my face?
Please help
You can rule out hsv2 facial. You need to see a doctor that can swab/culture a new facial sore and inquire about a PCR test. A derm would be a good starting point. Once you what the facial sores are you can get treatment accordingly.
Yes I have been tested long ago. But the facial thing is new and definitely need some definitive answers. I haven't had a fever blister in a year or more but even when I did it was only one on my lip and never on my face. That's why I wonder if it's the type 2.
Do you suggest a dermatologist or gyn?
Do you suggest a dermatologist or gyn?
I will say that outbreaks almost always occurs in the same spot give or take an inch. Have you infact tested for hsv1 and 2 as you mention antivirals did not help which is very unusual. Also herpes sores would not last several weeks.
Below is the recommended dosage from Terri Warren:
Suppression: Either 500 mg or 1000 mg once a day. I usually
start patients with 500 mg and see how it goes. If there are frequent
breakthroughs, it can be increased to 1000 mg (1 gram) once a day
or 500 mg twice a day. Doses are taken every day.
What you need to do is confirm what these facial outbreaks are by swab testing. If your doctor wont do this then find someone that will. Its important you get to the bottom of this. You can have a PCR test done of the sores.
Below is the recommended dosage from Terri Warren:
Suppression: Either 500 mg or 1000 mg once a day. I usually
start patients with 500 mg and see how it goes. If there are frequent
breakthroughs, it can be increased to 1000 mg (1 gram) once a day
or 500 mg twice a day. Doses are taken every day.
What you need to do is confirm what these facial outbreaks are by swab testing. If your doctor wont do this then find someone that will. Its important you get to the bottom of this. You can have a PCR test done of the sores.
Thank you for your response. Ok so
1.why the related itching/ tingling like my skin is crawling?
2.Does herpes on face always show up in patches of blisters or could it be as I said above...Maybe a few bumps close together?
3.Does the same virus react differently or similar in individuals?
1.why the related itching/ tingling like my skin is crawling?
2.Does herpes on face always show up in patches of blisters or could it be as I said above...Maybe a few bumps close together?
3.Does the same virus react differently or similar in individuals?
Hi and welcome. Ill start off with your main concern in regard to contract hsv2 on your face. This would be close to impossible as having it genital would make you basicly immune to spreading to another area. Those that do get it in 2 zones, contacted it at the same time.
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