Herpes labialis: a rare clinical image

¹Department of Research and Development, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India, ²Department of Child Health Nursing, Srimati Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

^&Corresponding author
Mayur Bhaskar Wanjari, Department of Research and Development, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

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Herpes labialis is a rash of the skin and mucous membranes (particularly the lips) and is characterized by erythema and blisters that are preceded and accompanied by burning pain. We present a case of a 21-year-old male who comes to the emergency department with a complaint of sore throat and fever for ten days. On the patient´s physical examination, the upper and lower lips showed redness with a white patch, and histopathological examination suggested herpes labialis. The patient was referred to the dermatological department for further management.

Figure 1: upper and lower lips are seen redness with a white patch