there are two types of herpes simplex: type 1 & type 2. check out that information to get started. here also is some information on oral herpes and genital herpes that discusses how these are transferred. because there is no way to guess what is causing your itchy breakout it's probably best to make an appointment and get it checked out by your doctor. the webmd answers staff
herpes simplex. my mother recently found out she gets herpes simplex on her face it's usually a small patch that itches you can barely tell. i now have an itchy path about an inch from my bikini line on my inner thigh it was extrememly itchy (thought it was poison ivy) but then it had raised bumps scabbed over and now it's back to itching. could i have herpes simplex from her? or could i have sexual contracted it?