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Herpes is a virus that is transmitted by contact, including sexual contact, and once you get it, you have it for life, though you will go through periods when the disease is dormant. After the initial infection, people can experience intermittent episodes of outbreaks where new sores form. Once you’re infected, you may not experience symptoms for up to 20 days, and the first outbreak is the most painful. When the characteristic sores or blisters of herpes are visible, then it’s possible to catch the disease. Sometimes herpes lesions look like pimples or even razor burn, so it’s not always easy to judge.

Here are 10 ways to detect whether your partner has herpes.

1. Cold sores on the mouth, or the outside or inside of the lips. If your partner has a “fever blister” or other sore in or around the mouth,  it could well be herpes and you should avoid kissing him or her until they heal.

2. Blisters on the mouth, lips, tongue, or roof of the mouth. Herpes may look more like small blisters than sores, and they may appear on any part of the mouth, lips, or tongue. These blisters are contagious, so it’s important that you refrain from contact with that person’s mouth until all the blisters are gone.

3. Sores or blisters on the face or the neck. On men, this may look a lot like razor burn, so sometimes it’s hard to tell. And sometimes herpes looks like a rash on the neck. Avoid kissing or coming into contact with a person’s face or neck if they have this symptom, because it could be herpes.

4. Blisters or sores on the hand. Sometimes herpes can show up on the hands, and you can catch it from a simple handshake. Any blistery rash on the hands should definitely be avoided, and you should not let the person touch you with their hands either.

5. Blisters, cold sores, or a rash on the back. Again, this may look like something else, such as “road rash” from a motorcycle mishap. But if it’s herpes, it’s contagious and you need to stay away from it until all the sores are completely healed.

6. Blisters, cold sores, or a rash around the eyes or the ears. Sores or blisters around the eyes are a red flag that the person is infected with herpes, but sometimes herpes can show up around the ears as well. Around the ears, it doesn’t look as threatening, but you should still stay away from it.

7. Blisters or sores on the legs. Again, this can look somewhat like razor burn on women who regularly shave their legs, so you have to be careful. If it’s herpes, you can catch it if their leg comes in contact with you before the sores are healed up.

8. Foot blisters, sores, or rash. Be careful if your partner has a rash that’s not readily identifiable as athlete’s foot, because sometimes herpes lesions show up on the feet, and they’re just as contagious there as anywhere else.

9. Rash, blisters, or sores on the arms. Sure, it may look like poison ivy, but those blisters or rash on the arms could be herpes too. Any recurring rash on the arms should be a tip-off, and you should avoid any contact with it.

10. Blisters, sores, or rash on the chest. Again, this can look somewhat like “road rash” or even heat rash. If there are defined sores or blisters, then it could well be herpes lesions, and they’ll be contagious until they’re completely healed. Stay away.

Feel free to read the full article @ herpes doctor: 15 Easy Ways To Detect If Your Partner Has Herpes