There are two types of herpes viruses - Type 1 (HSV-1) and Type 2 (HSV-2). A herpes virus infection is more common than you think - 85% of the world has been infected with at least one type. In the past HSV-1 infections occured in the mouth and HSV-2 infections occured in the genital area, but now either type of virus can infect either site. HSV infections can also occur throughout the body, often on the finger. This gallery shows pictures of various rashes caused by the herpes virus. *Please note - there are pictures of genital lesions in this gallery. I have tried to crop these and present them in a clinical manner, but for some people, they may be offensive.
- Herpes Pictures - Electron Micrograph of Herpes Virus
- Herpes Pictures - Close-up of Early Lesions
- Herpes Pictures - Chicken Pox Rash for Comparison
- Herpes Pictures - Typical Lesions on Leg
- Herpes Pictures - Typical Cold Sore
- Herpes Pictures - Early Cold Sore
- Herpes Pictures - Aphthous Ulcers for Comparison
- Herpes Pictures - Typical Lesion on Penis
- Herpes Pictures - Healing Lesions on Penis
- Herpes Genital - Atypical Lesions on Penis
- Herpes Pictures - Crusting Lesions on Penis
- Herpes Pictures - Lesion on Vulva
- Graphic Index
- Text Index
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