Herpes Simplex Quiz
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Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is herpes simplex?
Painful blisters due to infection by the herpes simplex virus. This condition can occur on the lips (cold sores) or groin (genital herpes). After the first bout of infection, the virus lies dormant in the body. If the immune system is weakened e.g. due to lack of sleep, the virus can reactivate.
Symptoms of herpes simplex
Skin abnormality
Blisters
History of herpes
Blisters in my lips or mouth
Facial pain
Small, painful blisters
Mental stress or physical exhaustion
Decreased urine volume with painful urination
Questions your doctor may ask to check for herpes simplex
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose herpes simplex
Do you have any skin problems?
Do you have blisters on your skin?
Have you had herpes (oral or genital) or herpes related disease?
Do you have many sores on your lips or in the inside of your mouth?
Do you have pain in the face?
Treatment for herpes simplex
There is no cure for this condition, but it often clears without treatment. The doctor may prescribe creams or pills to speed up healing.
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Diseases related to Herpes simplex
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (GP / Family doctor)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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