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Can An Umbilicus Rash Be Herpes?

I have a small rash below my belly button, their in small clusters and are red, no fluid is coming out, nor has it ever been broke open and the only time it burns is when i put cream on it. The doctor said imediately said its herpes and wanted to test it. Isnt it kind of ridiculous when i dont have any other symptoms. Its been there for like 3 weeks but my belt has also been bothering me and ive been gaining weight to where the rash is directly ontop of my belt when i sit down. Do you think its herpes? And if so, whats my next step, since its on the skin willl it go awayy and never come back?!
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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hello...
thanks for your query on HCM,
there are many reasons for such a rash to be present at that site...
it may be due to an allergy..
it may be due to some drug reactions,,,
it may be herpes too...
if in case the doctor thinks that it is herpes, then do get investigated for it and see what exactly are the results...
if in case the results are positive, then there are definate medicines that will cure you totaly,
if not do get other tests done to fine the exact diagnosis and take accurate treatment...
dont worry..
all will be fine...
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Can An Umbilicus Rash Be Herpes?

hello... thanks for your query on HCM, there are many reasons for such a rash to be present at that site... it may be due to an allergy.. it may be due to some drug reactions,,, it may be herpes too... if in case the doctor thinks that it is herpes, then do get investigated for it and see what exactly are the results... if in case the results are positive, then there are definate medicines that will cure you totaly, if not do get other tests done to fine the exact diagnosis and take accurate treatment... dont worry.. all will be fine...