| Herpes Simplex are
*skin conditions that occur as a result of viral infections.
(*The skin is also
known as the "integument", or "integumentary system").
There are two types of Herpes Simplex (HSV):
Type I causes the common cold sore, which is usually present
on or around the lips.
Type II is mainly associated with genital herpes and is sexually transmitted.
Types I and I can both cause either genital herpes or cold sores, depending
on the site of initial infection.
HSV blisters are contagious through skin-to-skin
contact and are recurrent in some people.
HSV can also affect the conjunctiva.
This condition is distinctly different from Herpes
Zoster. For more information about other skin problems, see the page about Skin
Conditions and Disorders.
This may interest students of massage, reflexology,
beauty therapies, or other health or clinical courses. |
