What Does A Herpes Blister Look Like

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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

What Is Shingles? Shingles is a very painful disease caused by the same herpes virus that causes chicken pox (varicella zoster virus). Like other herpes viruses, the varicella-zoster virus has an initial infectious stage, (chicken pox) followed by a dormant stage. Then, with no warning, the virus becomes active again. About 20% of people who have had chicken pox will eventually develop shingles. This reactivation of the virus is most likely to...

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Transparent 'blisters' inside under lip (mouth)

Dear doc, I have small blisters (transparent) inside my mouth, behind my under lip. Under my tongue are also rough pieces of 'meat', it looks more irregular than normal. Do you think these spots are OI? Is it usual?...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

You don't say whether you are HIV+ or not, but assuming you are, these transparent blisters could be herpes. The "rough" spots are hard to figure out from your description, and you don't say whether any of these problems is... Read more »

Rash with blisters

I'm 16 and concerned I may have HIV I'm not sexually active but lately I've been getting "bites" that I'm starting to think are a rash they itch insanely and blister with what looks like water inside, it's...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

You need to go see a dermatologist. It could be allergies, herpes, folliculitis, or many other conditions.nelson... Read more »

very small blisters(size of a pimple) on foot and skin around eye redness

Dr. Henry,I have a two part question. I have been undectable for four years now and my cd4 is 355, about a year ago I switched from Atripla to Reyataz, Norvir and Truvada. Twice in the past 2 years I have developed a sore on the bottom of my left...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Other infections such as methicillin resistance staph would be a particular concern. Rubbing from shoes, fungal infections, and other conditions could be involved--may need to seek consultation with dermatologist or podiatrists if problems persists.... Read more »

Herpes Outbreak & HIV

Is it possible to be infected with the virus that causes genital herpes but have not outbreaks for years?I ask because I have been hiv+ for the last 7 8 years. I have been off of meds for the last 2 years because I could not tolerate the side...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Herpes simplex can remain latent for many, many years in some patients so that is a possibility though many other conditions can cause those sypmptoms so a thorough evaluation is recommmended. KH... Read more »

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herpes

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i have dry skin on the head of my penis and some if it came of by picking it off and some didnt could this be herpes or herpes viral shedding? please help Read more »

Herpes=HIV??!??!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I read that people with HIV have more Herpes outbreaks.

I've never had herpes that I know of. Ever. No blisters...anywhere....ever.

Im still paranoid about HIV and now I have this kinda burning/stinging sensation at the corner of my mouth. (on the... Read more »

Herpes-HIV Connection?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

OK... here's the deal. I recently visited with a woman of unknown HIV status at a local bar. After conversing for about an hour, we ended a visit with a brief kiss.... not deep or passionate. There was the presence of saliva on my bottom lip from... Read more »

genital herpes or herpes simplex

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Could herpes cause changes in your mouth like dry mouth, white hairy tongue? Thanks for your response.

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