[curious1990]

I have applied corticosteroids and pimecrolimus cream prescribed by my GP and dermatologist, with no resolution.

I’m currently in maintenance treatment with petroleum jelly based ointment, but the irritation is still present. Would a layer of petroleum jelly serve as a barrier for HSV-2 transmission?

[curious1990]

Thanks Terri, I appreciate the response. When you say primarily– I’m interested specifically in whether it’s possible and how roughly how likely it is for men to acquire HSV on say the thighs or pubic area (areas that could come into contact with genital secretions as well) if there is minor skin barrier compromisation. This may inform the question of whether there is any merit to discussions I’ve seen in other threads on this forum about wearing e.g. tight fitting boxer shorts during sex, or whether this is a completely negligible risk.

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