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Herpes infection lasts for a limited time in the host's body.
Herpes infection lasts for a limited time in the host's body.
False
Prodromal symptoms of herpes include fever and fatigue.
Prodromal symptoms of herpes include fever and fatigue.
False
Herpes lesions typically resolve within 3 to 5 days.
Herpes lesions typically resolve within 3 to 5 days.
False
Recurrence of herpes outbreaks is uncommon.
Recurrence of herpes outbreaks is uncommon.
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Patients usually experience one episode of herpes per year.
Patients usually experience one episode of herpes per year.
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Acyclovir can only be used orally for treating herpes.
Acyclovir can only be used orally for treating herpes.
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Pencyclovir should be applied every 4 hours for people aged over 12 years.
Pencyclovir should be applied every 4 hours for people aged over 12 years.
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Herpes treatment with acyclovir should be continued for 3 days.
Herpes treatment with acyclovir should be continued for 3 days.
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Immunocompromised patients may not experience severe symptoms with herpes outbreaks.
Immunocompromised patients may not experience severe symptoms with herpes outbreaks.
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Both acyclovir and pencyclovir have many drug interactions.
Both acyclovir and pencyclovir have many drug interactions.
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What type of formulation is typically preferred by patients due to being less messy?
What type of formulation is typically preferred by patients due to being less messy?
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For skin that is moderately dry to very dry, which formulation is recommended?
For skin that is moderately dry to very dry, which formulation is recommended?
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At what age can hydrocortisone be used according to the text?
At what age can hydrocortisone be used according to the text?
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How long is the maximum duration of treatment for steroids mentioned in the text?
How long is the maximum duration of treatment for steroids mentioned in the text?
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What is the recommended frequency for applying treatment for seborrhoeic dermatitis?
What is the recommended frequency for applying treatment for seborrhoeic dermatitis?
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Which age group is more commonly affected by the adult form of seborrhoeic dermatitis?
Which age group is more commonly affected by the adult form of seborrhoeic dermatitis?
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What role does Malassezia ovale play in the development of seborrhoeic dermatitis?
What role does Malassezia ovale play in the development of seborrhoeic dermatitis?
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Where does the rash typically appear in adult seborrhoeic dermatitis?
Where does the rash typically appear in adult seborrhoeic dermatitis?
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What is the primary causative agent for cold sores?
What is the primary causative agent for cold sores?
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How is the herpes simplex virus (HSV) spread in cold sore infections?
How is the herpes simplex virus (HSV) spread in cold sore infections?
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What happens to the herpes virus during reactivation?
What happens to the herpes virus during reactivation?
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Why is hydrocortisone not recommended for athlete's foot treatment?
Why is hydrocortisone not recommended for athlete's foot treatment?
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Which fungal skin infection is commonly known as tinea pedis?
Which fungal skin infection is commonly known as tinea pedis?
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What is a recommended treatment for mild scalp involvement?
What is a recommended treatment for mild scalp involvement?
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What increases the risk of developing athlete's foot?
What increases the risk of developing athlete's foot?
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How can tineapedis be acquired?
How can tineapedis be acquired?
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