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Question: I have this weird looking bump on my lower back and I need help to see whether or not it is caused by herpes virus.
I have acne and I have known myself to get weird looking bumps practically everywhere on my body, but now that I am pos for herpes type 1, I 2nd guess every single blemish I get. It doesn't itch, or burn. it doesnt hurt either. I didnt know it was there until I rubbed my back randomly wednesday night. I tried to pop it but I didnt notice anything coming out, but I did notice tiny bits of thick pus s on my finger nails after I withdrew my hand away
Ive have outbreaks In the past and they were nothing like this though. So im not sure...
I have acne and I have known myself to get weird looking bumps practically everywhere on my body, but now that I am pos for herpes type 1, I 2nd guess every single blemish I get. It doesn't itch, or burn. it doesnt hurt either. I didnt know it was there until I rubbed my back randomly wednesday night. I tried to pop it but I didnt notice anything coming out, but I did notice tiny bits of thick pus s on my finger nails after I withdrew my hand away
Ive have outbreaks In the past and they were nothing like this though. So im not sure...
Brief Answer:
Not herpes.Likely folliculitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
I have gone through the photos and details.
It does not appear to be due to herpes.
It may be due to folliculitis or acne.
I would have advised topical antibiotic like mupirocin or fucidin, oral antiinflammatory analgesic like brufen .
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist
Not herpes.Likely folliculitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
I have gone through the photos and details.
It does not appear to be due to herpes.
It may be due to folliculitis or acne.
I would have advised topical antibiotic like mupirocin or fucidin, oral antiinflammatory analgesic like brufen .
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist
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