what does herpies look like and where do they show up?

Answer 1

Blisters appear around the genitals or anus or in the area where the virus entered the body. The blisters break within a few days and become painful, oozing sores. The sores usually heal within 3 weeks (without treatment) and do not leave scars. Sores that occur in women usually take longer to heal than sores that occur in men.

They are also EXTREMELY painful. My first outbreak was so painful I was prescribed vicodin to help with the pain. I had to call off of work because I could hardly sit down or walk without being in pain.

If you want to know exactly what they look like, do a image search of it.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The herpes simplex virus (HSV) (also known as Cold Sore, Night Fever, or Fever Blister) is a virus that manifests itself in two common viral infections, each marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes (such as the mouth or lips) or on the genitals. The disease is contagious, particularly during an outbreak, and is incurable with present technology. Research has currently shown that a person can still be contagious (actively shedding virus) up to 7-10 days after the blister has healed.[citation needed] During this time, the asymptomatic person should be extremely careful (washing hands frequently; not touch the blister area, etc.) since transmission is still possible. An infection on the lips is commonly known as a "cold sore" or "fever blister," though this should not be confused with a canker sore, which appears inside the mouth and is not caused by the herpes simplex virus.

Answer 4

To help figure out if your symptoms may be caused by the herpes virus there are some simple questions that you can begin with. Just remember, these points are merely a guide! Herpes is not always typical and can vary from the "norm".

1. Do the symptoms COME and GO?
The herpes virus is only active on the skin for a short period of time before it retreats back inside the body, at which point the skin typically heals and returns to normal.

Depending on the individual, the symptoms of a genital herpes infection can last as long as six weeks, but

The typical duration of a genital outbreak is 3 to 14 days The typical duration of a cold sore outbreak is 8 to 12 days. If the infection persists for longer periods of time without relief it is possible that the cause is something other than herpes.




2. Does a blister or sore appear?
A herpes breakout will sometimes (but not always) develop into a cut, sore, blister or lesion.



Herpes symptoms are not always easy to identify because they can vary so much from person to person and do not always appear as expected. In fact, some people show little to no symptoms at all.
Real herpes symptoms can be overlooked or passed off as being something less significant, such as a pimple, bump, skin rash or ingrown hair.

If you have ANY doubt please contact your Doctor for appropriate testing.






Commonly Confused Conditions

It is very easy to confuse other conditions with herpes. Here are a few ailments commonly mistaken as being herpes:

Canker sores (Aphthous ulcers)

Canker sores are not a form of herpes, however, they are often confused and mistaken as herpes.

Canker sores are not considered to be contagious. Cold sores and mouth herpes on the other hand are caused by the herpes simplex virus and can be very contagious.

Canker sores usually occur inside the mouth, are gray in color and have a distinct edge. The sores will usually heal within 10 to 14 days, without treatment.

In comparison, oral herpes sores (such as cold sores or fever blisters) are caused by the Herpes simplex virus and are usually relatively easy to identify.

To view pictures of cold sores and oral herpes visit the links above.

Canker sores are ulcerations, especially of the lip or oral mucosa and can be caused by acute stress, trauma to the area in your mouth, allergies, or by a reaction to a particular bacteria.

Bacterial or yeast infections

Bacterial infections are sometimes confused with genital herpes, but do not usually produce blistering.

Some symptoms of a bacterial/yeast infection can include:

Vaginal discharge can be but is not always present Burning, irritation and itching in the vaginal area Painful urination and/or pain during intercourse Thick, grayish-white discharge is common and has the appearance of cottage cheese, although it can vary from watery to thick in consistency. If a yeast infection is present in a male, most often there are no symptoms. Some men have, however, reported a transient rash and burning of the penis after intercourse when condoms were not used. These possible symptoms are usually short lived.

If you are experiencing any unusual irritation, or if you suspect that you have contracted a sexually transmitted infection PLEASE consult your doctor or other health care provider immediately.

Genital herpes should always be diagnosed and treated professionally.

Answer 5

mouth , lots of children develope them in there eyes, older people can have them in there eyes also. genitals of course, anal area, i duno about any other places.
well it depends on what they look like, you can go to yahoo.com and search for images of herpes
but they usually come in the form of a rash and are tiny red/blisters on the skin. in the eyes they are usually closed little blisters.

Answer 6

mouth or genitls or on your upper thighs
It looks like pimples
They can also be inside which is called HPV
That can lead to cancer

Answer 7

It looks like wart and you can find them on your mouth or genitalia.