Herpes Pictures - Typical Lesions on Leg

This picture actually shows the three stages of the rash. The initial rash is a cluster of vesicles on a red base. These blisters are delicate and open easily, creating an ulcer. In areas of the skin that aren't moist, the ulcer crusts over. There is usually no scarring when the crust falls off. This is also different from chicken pox, which may leave a scar after it heals.

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