The herpes virus
can cause a rash anywhere on the skin - not just in the mouth
or genital area. This picture shows a herpes infection around the eye. Note the vesicles
around the eyelid and ulcerations
on the eyelid.
Herpes Pictures - Lesion Around the Eye
Herpes Lesion Around the Eye
From Heather Brannon, MD, About.com
Updated: April 25, 2007
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