Is This Herpes?

Posted on Fri, 3 Jan 2020

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Question : is this Herpes?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is herpes, start oral antivirals

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be herpes genitalis.
I would recommend you to take antivirals like tablet aciclovir 400 mg thrice daily for 5 days and apply topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment on the affected areas twice daily for 7 days.
Oral antivirals are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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