Why do herpes-like forehead bumps keep returning in women?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a 21-year-old female and have recently noticed small pimples on my forehead that resemble herpes and appeared suddenly. They healed once, but have since returned to the same area of my forehead.
Please help.
Thank you.
Hi,
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Thank you for your inquiry and the picture (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity).
Based on the appearance and description of the grouped vesicles, this presentation is most consistent with recurrent herpes simplex infection. Recurrences are not uncommon, especially during periods of stress, illness, lowered immunity, or hormonal changes. I am going to prescribe treatment for your recurrent herpes simplex infection.
Take Acyclovir 200 mg, one tablet five times daily for five days, and apply Acyclovir 5 percent cream to the affected area morning and night for one week. This combination cuts down the duration of the outbreak and decreases discomfort. Generally, keep your lesions clean and dry, avoid touching or scratching the lesions, and wash your hands after applying the cream.
Do not share towels, razors, or any skincare lotions during active lesions. If recurrences occur frequently, that is, more than six episodes a year, long-term suppressive therapy is needed.
I hope this helps.
Kindly revert if there are any queries.
Thank you.
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