Reply To: Herpetic Whitlow

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Hi Terri. Thank you for being patient and understanding with my questions and pictures. I have ditched the gloves, but still have some anxiety about taking care of myself with genital herpes. My biggest concern is taking bathes/ showers. When showering should I use two different wash clothes or does it not survive in the water? I was also concerned with shaving down there. So is it safe to touch myself without worrying about spreading it to my hands? I know again this is my ocd, but not having an outbreak in almost 10 years has kind of made me feel I am getting it for the first time again.
THank you for your patience with me.