In children the primary source of infection is the orofacial area, and it is commonly inferred that the virus (in this case commonly HSV-1) is transferred by the cutting, chewing or sucking of fingernail or thumbnail. In adults, it is more common for the primary source to be the genital region, with a corresponding preponderance of HSV-2. It is also seen in adult health care workers such as dentists because of increased exposure to the herpes virus. Contact sports are also a potential source of infection with<unk> s.
Herpetic whitlow
Bovine papular stomatitis
Granuloma faciale
Farmyard pox
Sealpox
Tinea faciei
Demodicosis
Tinea capitis