is it herpes?

Question

I found 4 tiny clear fluid balls on the palm on my hand...could you get herpes on the palm of your hand, well its on the very edge of my ring finger and the palm, but they dont itch, burn, or look red, I didnt get a fever or swollen lymph nodes, so Im wondering if its herpes or smething else....also, can you trasnfer herpes to another part of your body if you touch it and touch something else, because I heard that herpes is transfer from direct contact.

Answer 1

It sounds like just plain bilisters from something you have rubbed too long or maybe the ring is rubbing it and you have developed blisters.

Answer 2

Hello:
To answer your question, what you have described as far as the lack or pain, burning or itching it is highly unlikely that it is a herpes virus. If I am not mistaken, you said that it was at the base of your ring finger near the palm. Have you been wearing that ring? Did you get your hand wet and keep the ring on? Is the ring new? It could be an allergic reaction to the metal in the ring or you could have gotten something that you are allergic to stuck under then ring. Also sweating combined with wearing rings can cause little blister type lesions. Without examining you, I think that is what the diagnosis is. Part 2 of your question: Yes you can transmit herpes viruses to other people, even if you are not having an outbreak of the lesions. All it takes is a tiny little crack or break in the skin to transmit the HSV virus. Generally it has to be human to human contact, but there have been cases that HSV was transmitted from touching a fomite (a non-living object, such as a toilet seat, table, etc) however, I think this would be very rare, because the HSV virus soon dies once it leaves the human body. Theoretically, though I suppose it could happen.
As far as the bumps on your ring finger/palm. I would stop wearing the ring for a while and use over the counter hydrocortisone 1 percent cream two or three times a day. That should do the trick.
I hope this helped answer your questions and alleviate some of your concerns.
Regards,
Warren Shaffer, M.D.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

It can be syphillis.

Second stage:
If the condition is left untreated or if the treatment fails to eradicate the bacteria completely, syphilis enters the second stage called secondary phase. This phase normally occurs between three weeks to three months after the first stage. In the second stage, the patient develops rashes mostly on the palms or soles. These rashes, that look red or reddish brown, may be subtle and may go unnoticed or may be taken as something else. These rashes may not only form on palms and soles but anywhere on the body. The rashes may be accompanied by other symptoms such as red and raw patches in genital area, mouth, throat, anus, etc. Fever, ache in joints, muscles pains, etc., may be present in the second phase. If you notice these signs, consult with your doctor immediately. Even if you don't get treated for syphilis in the second stage, the symptoms of the second stage will resolve, but the untreated bacteria will remain in your body in a latent state. This can cause the latent stage of syphilis, which is very dangerous.

Answer 5

Yes, you can get herpes on your hands -- dentist used to get them all the time on the fingers before they used gloves. It is likely something else. try cortizone cream on it 1% or stronger to dry it up. I had that as well, it resolved, and there are now just some bumps -- scars actually. It has a name, but forgot....

Answer 6

yes herpes can transfer to different parts of the body
if you touch someone who has it and there was a cut on you were you touched them
herpes will be transferred.if you have with someone who has it..dont believe what others tell you it will transfer if unprotected.

Answer 7

Pimple-like irritations, burrows or rash of the skin, especially the webbing between the fingers; the skin folds on the wrist, elbow, or knee; the penis, the breast, or shoulder blades.
Infestation is easily spread to sexual partners and household members. Infestation may also occur by sharing clothing, towels, and bedding.

Answer 8

They're blisters don't worry