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Herpetic Whitlow? I dont know? and what if?
Hey,
First off, im so glad I found this forum cause im in need of serious assistance.
Ive had these little blisters forming on my right index finger along the side about halfway up for atleast 6 months now and never thought anything of it. They would eventually go away and the skin would be a little dry and they would come back anywhere between 2 weeks to one month but they do not itch or are painful in anyway. Also, ive been going to the gyme and I work in retail so I am constantly shaking hands and in contact with people, mainly friends and nothing as happen.
The reason why I am worrying now is because they have spread from the one finger to several, including my other hand. Again they do not itch or are painful, they are just really really annoying for me. They look like little bubbles that barely bump up on the surface, but they are filled with a very little amount of liquid. They do not burst, they have only leaked if i cut them which makes me think they are not herpes. Also, I have looked at pictures on the internet regarding Herpetic Whitlow and only one or two look like what I have. Just wondering if anybody thinks they could be herpes, warts, blisters, ect...
If they are, which i hope they are not, whats the chances of passing them onto someone else...does this mean I cant come in contact with anyone ever again, no dancing, shaking hands, holding hands, ect...
If so, is there any types of medication I can take to reduce outbreak and give myself a chance at a normal life, cause Im only 21 and this is just ridiculous. I am not sexually active at all, only been with one girl and we really only made out at a club, we never had sex so I just dont understand how I could have contracted herpes.
First off, im so glad I found this forum cause im in need of serious assistance.
Ive had these little blisters forming on my right index finger along the side about halfway up for atleast 6 months now and never thought anything of it. They would eventually go away and the skin would be a little dry and they would come back anywhere between 2 weeks to one month but they do not itch or are painful in anyway. Also, ive been going to the gyme and I work in retail so I am constantly shaking hands and in contact with people, mainly friends and nothing as happen.
The reason why I am worrying now is because they have spread from the one finger to several, including my other hand. Again they do not itch or are painful, they are just really really annoying for me. They look like little bubbles that barely bump up on the surface, but they are filled with a very little amount of liquid. They do not burst, they have only leaked if i cut them which makes me think they are not herpes. Also, I have looked at pictures on the internet regarding Herpetic Whitlow and only one or two look like what I have. Just wondering if anybody thinks they could be herpes, warts, blisters, ect...
If they are, which i hope they are not, whats the chances of passing them onto someone else...does this mean I cant come in contact with anyone ever again, no dancing, shaking hands, holding hands, ect...
If so, is there any types of medication I can take to reduce outbreak and give myself a chance at a normal life, cause Im only 21 and this is just ridiculous. I am not sexually active at all, only been with one girl and we really only made out at a club, we never had sex so I just dont understand how I could have contracted herpes.
Sweet, thanks for the advice...i know its not a for sure thing cause well you cant see it to confirm, but its good to hear hahaha
Thank you again, and I plan to make an appointment with my doctor on monday to hopefully get them checked out this week...if they are still around haha
Matthew
Thank you again, and I plan to make an appointment with my doctor on monday to hopefully get them checked out this week...if they are still around haha
Matthew
It's unlikely to be herpes since it's reoccuring this often. It's more likely a bacterial infection that needs treated or even an allergic reaction to something you are frequently in contact with. It needs further evaluation promptly - letting it go 6 months reocurring this often is more than enough time.
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