aldara herpes

Aldara can be very hard on the skin. Its doubtful this is herpes, but you should have your doc take a look.

Please tell me if you think I have herpes or if it’s related to the Aldara. I’ve read that one can get herpes-like symptoms from Aldara. Is it normal to experience this a week after I’ve stopped using it? Is it normal for it to last this long? Is it possible? I’m very petrified, too petrified to go back to my gyno. Please help.

At this point both you and your partner can get type specific herpes igg blood tests to see if herpes is part of your relationship or not too.

t the first breakout painful and severe and with blisters and other symptoms in *most* cases? Given all this, what are the chances this is herpes? Also, does Aldara trigger an outbreak of herpes, if it is herpes? It seems more than a coincidence that it should happen when I was using Aldara. Please let me know. Thanks!

i would ask the doctor that last question. remember that it is totally treatable what you have or see a dermatologist ok.

they are small bumps that have a little bit of goop in them but i dont have any of the other symptoms of herpes. I was wondering if it was possible for my hpv to look like herpes..?

t the first breakout painful and severe and with blisters and other symptoms in *most* cases? Given all this, what are the chances this is herpes? Also, does Aldara trigger an outbreak of herpes, if it is herpes? It seems more than a coincidence that it should happen when I was using Aldara. Please let me know. Thanks!

I had sex with my so about a month ago for the first time, we used a condom, but it slipped off for a few thrusts before I realized it came off. I have since gotten tested for several stds, and I ended up getting hpv. The doctor gave me aldara, and I've been using it since Wednesday. I know aldara can cause a burning sensation, but the warts are very small and on the upper part of my shaft, and the sensation is on other parts of my crotch as well, including my urithra.

His initial thought was the sores were related to a reaction to aldara. But did a culture on the sore and ordered a blood test for herpes. I felt relieved yesterday when the culture came back negative. Then today ..The worst news possible. My herpes 2 test came back positive. 2.53 was the score and it was done by quest labs. At this point that is all I know. The sores mostly healed at this poi t a week later. Honestly I now feel like a virus center and I am really depressed about my future.

t know how a medication can give you herpes. Maybe you contracted it prior to the use of the Aldara? Is it in just one place or has it spread at all? Hopefully it's really nothing at all!

If in doubt, see a health care provider. But stop using Aldara or anything else. Aldara will cause the area to be red and inflamed, making it much harder for a provider to know what is going on. Just keep the area clean with soap and water once a day. I hope this helps.

ve noticed the red painless irritation (doesnt seem to have any fluid inside) for almost 5 days or even more, is it safe to put my mind as ease and almost rule out herpes. I did apply the aldara to the anal region due to the fact i thought I had a molluscum bump there. So I know I may have been a little over zealous with the Aldara! It is normal or possible to react in one place and not the other?

dont use aldara. I think ACV even does better than aldara although some people here would disagree with my opinion. You can get mini surgery like electrocauterization, cryotherapy, or use podofin and its variants. These three, afaik, are better than anything else to treat warts.

I can not be 100% certain, I was under the impression that is was called genital herpes for a specific reason. There is a herpes community on this site which you should visit and you can probably find the answer there. You can always go and get tested too.

At the same time I was using aldara cream, so the doctor passed it off as an aldara cream reaction- but my herpes blood test DID come back negative. However I have quit using the aldara cream, and the itching has come back on its own. Although there are no visible sores, for a while there was quite a bit of itching and irritation, and at times the itching would be quite intense.

usually just cuts in the skin aren't due to herpes, especially when painless. unfortunately with the aldara, your genital skin is going to be messed up for awhile. when you are done with it, talk to your obgyn about starting topical estrogen cream for a few months to strengthen your genital skin more. meanwhile do something as simple as - only plain mild soap to the genital area - white unscented dove is a good one.

If the lump persists then it will be best to get it evaluated from a gynecologist as you may need incision and drainage. Also then herpes sores should be ruled out. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

I was diagnosed with genital warts in 1999 I was treated with aldara the warts didn't come back until years later and the outbreaks weren't that bad. The outbreaks would come every other year and go away without treatment. However, in August 2008 I started getting outbreaks and I thought it was genital warts but it turned out to be genital herpes and I am still having outbreaks my last outbreak was in November but I am on suppressive theraphy.

t seem to have any more warts, but my dermatologist recommended that I try Aldara to boost my immune system. I've read a lot of negative reviews of Aldara (irritation, etc) so I wonder if it would be wise for me to use it, since it's very expensive but more importantly the irritation may not be worth it given I don't have any visible warts anymore.

anyway, my questions are these, could I have negative blood tests and other tests for herpes if I have it? Does a herpes lesion pop and have a hard white waxy ball come out? Can molloscum bumps open up from using aldara to a painful open wound? Any advice or input would help ease my mind in someway...honestly Im going to make myself sick with the stress of it all. My dr. did another test of the area and sent it out but the results won't be back until friday.

I am going to the same doctor this friday to follow up and get some sort of insight and a herpes test as well. But for now does it sound like herpes or am I over reacting?

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