 [ Symptoms ] if i scratch my genital herpes area can i spread it to anybody if i dont wash my hands after scratching  also can i spread it to other parts of my body like hands legs elbows arms  after scratching my genital area herpes [ Disease ] why there are so many other effective over the counter yeast treatments that are infinitely better a douche can interfer with the normal protective lining of the vagina talk to your medical provider or pharmacist and i am sure they can suggest better ways