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Got Rashes. Dermatologist Thinks It Is Herpes. Is There Any Test To Get Confirmation?
Im wondering, one day at work i started to chaf a few hrs before i had to go home. I do live in arizona where it is pretty hot. Lately my pants have been fitting pretty snug and tight. I was wondering could this be a friction rash or maybe thigh rash. I saw a Dr. about it she said probably bacteria or fungal she did a test with a light. Then saw a dermatologist and with out doing any type of test she just immediately said herpes can it be something else?
Thu, 13 Jun 2013
Hi
Thanks for your query
If your dermatologist has diagnosed a particular skin condition as herpes, then i am sure that it has to be herpes.
Without having a look at the exact skin lesions, it might be very difficult to comment upon the exact diagnosis of the skin condition that you are having.
I would advise you to either follow the advise of your dermatologist or you can ask a direct query on this forum and attach the pictures along so that a dermatologist can see the exact skin lesions and then advise accordingly.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Thanks for your query
If your dermatologist has diagnosed a particular skin condition as herpes, then i am sure that it has to be herpes.
Without having a look at the exact skin lesions, it might be very difficult to comment upon the exact diagnosis of the skin condition that you are having.
I would advise you to either follow the advise of your dermatologist or you can ask a direct query on this forum and attach the pictures along so that a dermatologist can see the exact skin lesions and then advise accordingly.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
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