Herpetic whitlow is a viral condition where small blisters form on the fingers and the fleshy area around the fingertips. These sores or blisters are often painful and develop after direct contact with a contagious sore.
The herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes this condition. There are two types of HSV.
Type 1 usually affects the area around the mouth, lips, and face.
Type 2 usually affects the genitals.
Since the same virus causes herpetic whitlow, cold sores, and genital herpes, it’s extremely contagious. For that reason, it’s important that you recognize symptoms of this condition and take steps to protect yourself.
Herpetic whit-low can develop on any of your fingers. Although the presence of a blister is a common sign of this condition, your fingers may become red or swollen before a blister forms.
Symptoms of herpetic whit low can appear 1 to 2 weeks after exposure to the virus. You may develop one blister or a cluster of blisters. It can take up to 3 weeks for the blisters to heal.
Eventually, the blister — or group of blisters — ruptures. This forms a shallow ulcer with a crust-like scab.
You may experience a burning or tingling pain that’s worse than what you would expect from the blisters. Herpetic whit-low can also produce a fever and swollen lymph nodes.
It’s possible to get recurrent outbreaks after an initial outbreak, but this is rare.
However, recurrent outbreaks of herpetic whit-low are usually less severe and heal faster because the body has developed antibodies to take measures against the virus.
Herpetic whit-low can develop on any of your fingers. Although the presence of a blister is a common sign of this condition, your fingers may become red or swollen before a blister forms.
Symptoms of herpetic whit-low can appear 1 to 2 weeks after exposure to the virus. You may develop one blister or a cluster of blisters. It can take up to 3 weeks for the blisters to heal.
Eventually, the blister — or group of blisters — ruptures. This forms a shallow ulcer with a crust-like scab.
You may experience:
a burning or tingling pain that’s worse than what you would expect from the blisters.
Herpetic whit-low can also produce a fever and swollen lymph nodes.
It’s possible to get recurrent outbreaks after an initial outbreak
You can treat herpetic whit-low at home by:
taking a pain reliever — such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen — to help reduce pain and fever
applying a cold compress several times a day to help reduce swelling
cleaning the affected area daily and covering it with gauze
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