Herpes Alert: Rashes on Face, Lips, Genitals? Know Symptoms & Prevention!

• Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) causes skin infections like blisters and rashes on the face, lips, eyes, and genitals, often mistaken for allergies.
• HSV-1 (oral herpes) causes cold sores around the mouth, while HSV-2 (genital herpes) is an STI causing rashes around the genitals.
• The virus spreads through direct contact with infected blisters, saliva, or bodily fluids, including kissing, sharing items, and unprotected sex.
• Once in the body, the herpes virus remains dormant in nerve cells and can reactivate during stress or weakened immunity, causing outbreaks.
• While there's no permanent cure, antiviral medications like acyclovir or valacyclovir can reduce severity and pain, especially if started early.