What Herpes Typically Looks Like

Graphic and more severe than normal herpes pictures:

• HERPES SIMPLEX
• GENITAL HERPES
• HERPES ZOSTER
• MORE PICTURES

Alternatively, images taken by real people who experience herpes symptoms: Herpes Picture Gallery

The picture gallery shows the typical appearance of a HSV condition, however symptoms can vary greatly from person to person depending on the:

• Type of virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2)
  
  
• Location (HSV-1 is more active in the mouth area and HSV-2 is more active in the genital area)
  
  
• Whether it is a primary outbreak or recurrence (the primary or 1st outbreak is typically more severe than usual)
  
  
• Stage of the infection (the breakout is most active when a blister has ruptured)
  
  
• Individual's immune response to the virus

Where to Now?

1. Herpes Tests
2. Cold Sore Information
3. Genital Herpes Information

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