What disease is it when herpes is neither painful nor itchy?
Disease description:
My best friend has developed numerous herpes lesions on her body, but they are neither painful nor itchy. What condition could cause herpes lesions that are painless and non-pruritic?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Huang Wenxiang
If herpes lesions are painless and non-itchy and appear on the genitalia, genital herpes—a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus—should be considered. If the herpes lesions first appear behind the knees and then progressively spread toward the head and limbs in a centripetal distribution, varicella (chickenpox) caused by varicella-zoster virus infection should be suspected. For painless, non-itchy herpes lesions, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.
