 [ Symptoms ] i just got diagnosed wherpes type 1 in my genital area should i now avoid sex with my partner to avoid getting type 2  we have been sexually active for 4 months but i understand one of us probably had herpes from before that i am just confused about the difference between type 1 and type 2 my doctor said my genital region vaginal was infected with type 1 but now i guess that would be called genital herpes so do i have type 2 or does he i am tested annually for everything and have never been positive for either type and i do not know how serious this diagnosis is or if i should avoid sex with him [ Disease ] the t zone of the face is typically more oily than the rest of the face fortunately it is easy to avoid moisturizing these areas when you moisturize the rest of the face you can also apply toner or products with salicylic acid to the t zone without applying it to the cheeks or the dry areas of the face the body tends to be very dry especially the lower legs so it is important to use a cream rather than lotion in this area