Can the bumps and rashes on the genitals be due to virus?
Patient: Hi I have genital herpes, caught it quite recently, so far only red rash in genital area. I also have small red bumps on some parts of my body. Are they a sympton of the virus as well ? I also have muscle aichs especially in my arm is this part of the virus as well.rgds M Doctor: Hello dear,Thank you for your contact to health care magic.I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.Herpes is characterised by burning pain with vesicles on the geneital area. If you do not have same symptoms on the genitalia. I don't think that as per your description its not herpes.There are many reason for the bumps on the skin. Virus infection is one of the reason. But in skin conditions we can't identify based on the descriptions only. Visual examination is utmost important in the diagnosis part.I advice you to visit the skin specialist to diagnose yourself and treatment according to that.You can take acyclovir once your herpes is confirm. Other drugs you should take it is cetrizine, gabapentin, vitamin B complex. Please take the above medication under your doctors guidance.Please maintain good skin hygiene over the infection area this will equally helpful in the treatment.I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.Thank you,Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist,HCM