HSV Can be on Your Burning Blistering Thigh

Dear Dr. Tom:

I had a burning sensation on my inner thigh, which crept its way up to the area mid-way between my belly-button and penis. I noticed that I had some small blisters and the area was red. The blisters are not on the shaft and I wonder, is this HSV?

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Dr. Tom’s Response:

Dear Anonymous:

The inner thigh burning sensation followed by migration upward on your body accompanied by blisters fits the common description of herpetic infection. See your doctor for an examination and test by culture.

Part of our Herpes Guide guide.

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