When You Have Genital Herpes Is It Ok To Use The Same Washcloth For Your Face As You Do For Your Body?
I know it’s a strange question. But if I wash the herpes infected areas at night and let my washcloth dry out, is it OK to wash my face in the morning with the same cloth? Or is there still a risk of getting the virus in my eyes or even coldsores?
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February 13th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
As long as there is soap in the washcloth, you shouldn’t have to worry about it.
February 14th, 2010 at 12:39 am
im a community nurse and as a rule we wash people with light wash cloth for the face,and dark wash cloth for below waist so i know it not about herpes but it a general common sense and good hygine rule
February 14th, 2010 at 4:07 am
It will be OK to use, but you really should use a fresh cloth on your face. The herpes virus doesn’t survive on objects for long periods of time and you won’t end up spreading genital herpes to your face.
February 14th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Herpes is only spread by skin on skin contact, but it’s your preference on whether you use the same or a different washcloth.
February 14th, 2010 at 9:56 am
it is best to use a fresh washcloth everyday and for your different body
parts since you have herpes.
February 14th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
No! Ewww!
I have been taught as a Nursing Assistant that genitals are the dirtiest part of the body and get cleaned last.
February 14th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
NO!!!, I have never done that, get apricot scrub, no need for the towel.![](http://picturesofgenitalwarts.net
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February 14th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
no, i always use one washcloth for my face and the other for my bottom
February 14th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
no
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