I recently visited a massage parlor about 1 Week ago. I have concerns about Herpetic Whitlow. My pinky finger on my left hand has been feeling itchy and has three red bumps on it between the second and third knuckle. I have had this itch for three days now. There is no blisters and no whiteheads showing. It feels itchy under hot water. I received a massage, where the masseuse massaged my hands with oil but I did not feel any rash or harshness on her palms or fingers. Then I was allowed to massage her buttock, not anus or vagina, as well as her breasts and nipples. I wanted to know:

1. Can I get Herpetic Whitlow or herpes from this encounter?

2. How long does Herpetic whitlow take to present itself?

3. Will my family get it if I touch them?

4. Can I spread herpes from my fingers to my genitals, mouth or any other parts of my body?

Thank you for all that you do.

Whitlow normally presents within 3-14 days.

Your family won't get whitlow because I don't believe you have this, is this is your only risk factor

People with whitlow can spread this to other parts of their body when they have a new infection, but again, I don't believe for a moment that you have this

Terri

Thank you for your response. I feel a little bit better now. The three welts are still red but have not increased in size or shape. I have a follow-up question:

Could someone get Herpetic Whitlow or herpes by touching or rubbing on someone's breasts or nipples if there was infected saliva on them? 

Thank you

Terri

Thank you

Terri