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Could Penis Itching With Swelling And Facial Rash Be Due To Herpes?

i have a rash on my face right about my top lip and around my nose, and my penis is itchy, could this be herpes? my penis doesnt have any bumps, but from me itching it it the skin has kinda swelled up. and could these two things be related? i thought it could be the soap i was using which contained methanol and mint in it.
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
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Hi XXXX
Thanks for your query at HCM!
I am Dr. Sheetal Verma an Infectious Disease Specialist answering to your query!
I went through your query and understand your concern.

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes two distinct clinical entities: varicella (chickenpox) and herpes. With reactivation of latent VZV (which is most common after the sixth decade of life), herpes zoster presents as a dermatomal vesicular rash, usually associated with severe pain. You have itching which is likely to be allergy or dermatitis or fungal infection. Visit a dermatologist for better evaluation of lesions. Yes you must stop using the soap if suspicious.



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Could Penis Itching With Swelling And Facial Rash Be Due To Herpes?

Hi XXXX Thanks for your query at HCM! I am Dr. Sheetal Verma an Infectious Disease Specialist answering to your query! I went through your query and understand your concern. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes two distinct clinical entities: varicella (chickenpox) and herpes. With reactivation of latent VZV (which is most common after the sixth decade of life), herpes zoster presents as a dermatomal vesicular rash, usually associated with severe pain. You have itching which is likely to be allergy or dermatitis or fungal infection. Visit a dermatologist for better evaluation of lesions. Yes you must stop using the soap if suspicious. Hope I have answered your question. If you would like some more information I will be happy to provide. You can also write a review for me. Wish you good health Take care! Wish you best of Health. Dr. Sheetal Verma Infectious Disease Specialist