acne or herpes?

[gonna_be_dad]

forgive us if this is a stupid question - my DW thinks she has herpes on the side or her mouth. i think it's acne...

how can we tell the difference to see if we really need to contact our ob?

ta!

[Je$$_84]

Hi there.

Cant really help much i have never seen or had herpes. Acne is common in pregnancy not sure why your DW thinks its herpes but could it be a coldsore??? if your DW is concerned i'd suggest a visit to the GP.

[saslia]

Hi there.

Cant really help much i have never seen or had herpes. Acne is common in pregnancy not sure why your DW thinks its herpes but could it be a coldsore??? if your DW is concerned i'd suggest a visit to the GP.

A coldsore is a form of herpes. (Herpes Simplex virus)

I usually use Carmex on coldsores and as a lip balm(in the little yellow tub) not to sure if zovirex etc is safe. Maybe ring her ob and ask if she is worried.

[Maruschke]

I take L-lysine tablets when I have a coldsore, they work the best and fastest for me.

I also found I got some acne when I fell pg but I don't usually get acne. No harm getting the doctor to do a blood test for herpes, because if she does have herpes in her genitals during the delivery they need to take special precautions.

[SamiH]

Zovirax is NOT safe during preg

I get cold sores - Calmex is the way to go

And yes, coldsores are herpes virus ...

[gonna_be_dad]

Dear All,

Thank you for all the suggestions. We will be checking with our OB tomorrow and get it checked out.

[Je$$_84]

A coldsore is a form of herpes. (Herpes Simplex virus)

I usually use Carmex on coldsores and as a lip balm(in the little yellow tub) not to sure if zovirex etc is safe. Maybe ring her ob and ask if she is worried.

Sorry bout that i've never had a cold sore either. Never knew that a cold sore was a form of herpes... Thanks

[Indadhanu]

I use bepanthen when I feel a coldsore start, and 99% of the time it doesnt go any further then the tingley stage. Not sure if it'll help now but for next time

Oh, and I don't think its an issue for birth if your worried about that. I think it's only an issue if she were to have an active episode of genital herpes (thats my understanding anyway).