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Which Other Skin Conditions Look Like Genital Herpes Symptoms in Men?

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Diagnosing genital herpes symptoms in men by simply looking at them is easier said than done for most physicians. The disease’s symptoms often appear similar to those of several other sexually-transmitted diseases and skin conditions, and can vary greatly in severity from one sufferer to another. For example, whereas some men will develop a minor skin irritation (one that resembles any number of other skin conditions) during a breakout, others will exhibit the clusters of fluid-filled blisters commonly associated with the infection.

Oral Herpes vs. Genital Herpes Symptoms in Men

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The commonly-held myth that genital herpes and oral herpes symptoms in men are drastically different owes its genesis, at least in part, to the distinctly different way in which the HSV-1 (oral herpes) and HSV-2 (genital herpes) infections are viewed by society. Given the stigma associated with genital herpes vs. the relative acceptance of oral herpes, it may come as a surprise to learn that researchers have found the two viruses to be 98% identical. It may also come as a surprise to learn just how similar the experience of an outbreak is for men infected with the two different forms of the Herpes Simplex Virus.

Answering The Question, “What Does Herpes Look Like During An Outbreak?”

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Although potentially infected people often ask the question “What does herpes look like?”, what they are really asking is “What does herpes look like during an outbreak?” This clarification is necessary because, in the cases of both the HSV-1 and HSV-2 virus, symptoms of infection are only visible while an outbreak is underway. Furthermore, it is common for infected individuals to sometimes go long periods of time without experiencing an outbreak, or to experience their symptoms differently. These points should be kept in mind as you proceed through this article.

Have You Ever Wondered, “What Does Herpes Look Like?”

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“What does herpes look like?” is a simple enough question to ask. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t quite as simple to come by. Because the visible indicators of a herpes outbreak closely resemble the symptoms of several other sexually transmitted diseases, and because no two infected individuals will always experience the same symptoms, the only way to be certain that you’ve contracted the HSV-2 virus (genital herpes) is by submitting to a test by your health care provider.

Common Herpes Symptoms in Men

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Herpes symptoms in men are often quite different among infected individuals, ranging from obvious signs of infection in some, to indications so mild that they may be completely missed by others. Consequently, data from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) shows that, as of January 2010, although approximately 11% of sexually-active American men between the ages of 14 and 49 are infected with genital herpes (HSV-2), four out of five do not know it.