Herpes Blisters-Reconizing the Signs

Herpes blisters are one of the first signs of an outbreak of this rapidly spreading STD.   But many people, when they first notice the blisters, don’t make the connection between the small bumps and the actual incident where they contracted the disease.  That’s because there is usually a lag of quite a few days, even up to a couple of weeks, between the actual infection and the appearance of the herpes blisters.  In addition to the blisters, the skin may have a reddish tint, and it may be slightly or extremely sensitive to touch.

Another reason that many people miss the first signs of a herpes infection is that in many cases these symptoms can be quite mild for the first few days.  The skin may only be faintly inflamed, the sensitivity may be very slight, and the blisters themselves can be quite tiny.  Also, it’s often the case that people, when they do notice these symptoms, chalk them up to some sort of insect bite or something else that’s not that big of a deal.  This is very unfortunate, because herpes treatment works best when it begins as soon as possible after the first symptoms appear.  The longer a person waits to get treated, the less effective the treatment will be, generally speaking.

That’s why it’s important for everyone who is sexually active to be alert to the very first signs of a herpes virus infection.  While there is no complete cure for herpes, there are some very good treatments that can make outbreaks less numerous and not as virulent.  But as we said, they are far more effective when started right away.  Any delay in the onset of treatment can make dealing with herpes over the course of your lifetime a much bigger burden to bear.  By the time the herpes blisters have started to ooze, it’s very late in the infection.  So never ignore even tiny bumps in your genital area.  It very well could be the first symptoms of herpes.