Entrance of the virus through breaks in the skin on unprotected hands and fingers can lead to vesicle development at these sites and is called:

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Herpetic whitlow is a viral infection that can occur on the fingers or hands when the virus enters the body through breaks in the skin. It is often caused by contact with HSV-1 (the virus responsible for oral herpes) or HSV-2 (the virus responsible for genital herpes) lesions. This can cause the development of small vesicles or blisters on the affected fingers or hands.

Entrance of the Virus Through Breaks in the Skin on Unprotected