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Affected By HSV Infection, Wounded In Hands And Legs, Black Marks, Medicine Has Not Worked. Suggest Permanent Treatment

Hi i am pratyusha.I got affected by HSV infection in devember 2012.I was wounded on my hands and legs.Still december there are black marks left on my hand and legs.I am using medicine for that .Not going in the sun without wearing jacket.But i am not gettign cure.I am 25 years old. Is there any permanent treatment for this to cure early.
Fri, 19 Jul 2013
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM.

Usually HSV infection would not leave permanent scars. Only Herpes Zoster would leave a permanent scar. That too in hands, HSV is not a common affair whereas HZ could occur. So are you sure that your past infection was definitely due to HSV and not a HZ?
There are certain creams available in the market for post inflammatory scars and also for recent scars. They will help you to an extent. Moreover by years also the scars teds to vanish if it is a superficial one.
You better to consult a Dermatologist, he/she will help you better in this regards.
Dr S.Murugan
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Affected By HSV Infection, Wounded In Hands And Legs, Black Marks, Medicine Has Not Worked. Suggest Permanent Treatment

Hi, Welcome to HCM. Usually HSV infection would not leave permanent scars. Only Herpes Zoster would leave a permanent scar. That too in hands, HSV is not a common affair whereas HZ could occur. So are you sure that your past infection was definitely due to HSV and not a HZ? There are certain creams available in the market for post inflammatory scars and also for recent scars. They will help you to an extent. Moreover by years also the scars teds to vanish if it is a superficial one. You better to consult a Dermatologist, he/she will help you better in this regards. Dr S.Murugan