Herpes n. (Med.) An eruption of the skin, taking various names, according to its form, or the part affected, caused by a herpesvirus infection; especially, an eruption of vesicles in small distinct clusters, accompanied with itching or tingling, including shingles, ringworm, and the like; so called from its tendency to creep or spread from one part of the skin to another.
... bark for cutaneous eruptions, herpes, and lepra. Four ounces of the bark boiled in decoction in two quarts of water down to one quart. That half a pint given twice a day has made inveterate eruptions of lepra, both ... — The Leper in England: with some account of English lazar-houses • Robert Charles Hope Read full book for free!
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