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Are Bumps On The Forearm And A Scratch Under The Chin Near The Throat Signs Of HSV?

Posted on Tue, 6 Apr 2021

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I recently was diagnosed with HSV 2 and my results for the IGG were 22 HI. I recently gave birth one year ago. I have a baby girl... so after I had just found out due to a breakout that occurred which prompted me to go to my OB I start checking my baby girl out and son who is 9. My baby girl has two bumps on her forearm that may come and go or be accompanied by more. Thats the only spot I see the bumps in. I do not remember if they were fluid filled or not sorry. I just took photos today. I also noticed a scratch under her chin near throat. It is scabbing over now. Does this pictures look like HSV? Please be completely honest.

I recently was diagnosed with HSV 2 and my results for the IGG were 22 HI. This was my first outbreak that I know of. I recently gave birth one year ago. I have a baby girl... so after I had just found out due to a breakout that occurred which prompted me to go to my OB I start checking my baby girl out and son who is 9. My baby girl has two bumps on her forearm that may come and go or be accompanied by more. Thats the only spot I see the bumps in. I do not remember if they were fluid filled or not sorry. I just took photos today. I also noticed a scratch under her chin near throat. It is scabbing over now. Does this pictures look like HSV? Please be completely honest.

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Doesn’t look like HSV.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have gone through all of your photographs and they doesn’t look like HSV.
HSV1 usually affects face and mouth regions and HSV2 affects genital region. They are rare on hands and extremities.
Most probably they are fever blisters or other vesicles like HFMD. No need to worry.
If blisters keep on appearing, kindly consult a dermatologist.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (41 minutes later)

Ok thank you, just to be sure we do have a doc appt tomorrow for my two kids to get blood drawn. Praying to God my kids aren't affected for my sin. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wishing you all the best.

Detailed Answer:
No need to worry.
All the best.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj