Herpes symptoms??? Rashes - 'gritty' skin bumps? - Itching???

My oldest son knows that he has herpes -


He came to me asking if his 4th outbreak (ongoing for 2 months, now) can this time, include the symptoms that I've listed?





As I have no personal experience with this STD; the best I can advise him is to see an MD. . .





Any suggestions, or personal input, from those of you who 'deal' with this virus?

Herpes symptoms??? Rashes - 'gritty' skin bumps? - Itching???
Symptoms of herpes are called outbreaks. The first outbreak appears within 2 weeks after you become infected and can last for several weeks. These symptoms might include tingling or sores near the area where the virus has entered the body, such as on the genital or rectal area, on buttocks or thighs, or occasionally on other parts of the body where the virus has entered through broken skin. They also can occur inside the vagina and on the cervix in women, or in the urinary passage of women and men. Small red bumps appear first, develop into small blisters, and then become itchy, painful sores that might develop a crust and will heal without leaving a scar.





Sometimes, there is a crack or raw area or some redness without pain, itching, or tingling.





Other symptoms that may accompany the first (and less often future) outbreak of genital herpes are fever, headache, muscle aches, painful or difficult urination, vaginal discharge, and swollen glands in the groin area.





Often, though, people don’t recognize their first or subsequent outbreaks. People who have mild or no symptoms at all may not think they are infected with herpes. They can still transmit the virus to others, however.
Reply:herpes is the same type of virus as chicken pox and cold sores.. So its the same painful little raised bumps with clear liquid tops (like pimples) that last for about 10days.. Highly contangious. and can spread from one area to another.. There is no cure, but they can go in remision for some time.. from a few days/weeks to years.. and erupt under stress, illness, colds etc.. sorry!.. there might be creams that the pharmacist can provice for releaf of symptoms though.