r/AskDocs • u/ShopIndependent424 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional • 4h ago

Physician Responded Need help identifying what ever this is

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26 m, 259 lbs, long time smoker, I had a common cold for about 3 days and I woke up this morning with this, I used microfiber towel as a means to blow my nose out, I think that was what caused this but I’m not a doctor and I don’t have insurance so I can’t go and get my self into debt, can y’all tell me what could this be and what to look for and whether it’s worth it for me to go into debt and see a doctor about it if it’s that serious

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u/DammatBeevis666 Physician | Dermatologist 4h ago

Does it hurt? Or itch?

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u/ShopIndependent424 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 4h ago

Hurt to tuch no itch or burn

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u/DammatBeevis666 Physician | Dermatologist 3h ago

Looks like herpes. Sorry. On the plus side, it’s very common, and there’s treatment to keep it from flaring up. To confirm it, you’d need to see a doctor for HSV-PCR lab test before the blisters are gone. They may be able to do it for you at an urgent care.