Diagnosing Genital Herpes (Cont.)

Genital Herpes -- Information on Genital Herpes

Is It Herpes or Another Medical Condition?

Before diagnosing genital herpes, healthcare providers will also consider other conditions that share similar signs or symptoms. Some of these conditions include:

Syphilis
Drug reaction
Scabies
Skin cancer
Psoriasis
Bechet's disease.

Certain conditions may also be mistaken for recurrent genital herpes. This includes:

Crohn's disease
Lichen sclerosus
Lichen planus
Recurrent candidiasis of the vulva.

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

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