Patient presents with complaints consistent with herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection.  Onset of symptoms began [Number] daysweeks prior to presentation.  Patient reports [List specific symptoms e.g., burning, tingling, itching, pain] in the [Affected area e.g., genital, oral, perioral] region.  Physical examination reveals [Objective findings e.g., erythematous vesicles, clustered lesions, ulcers, crusting] consistent with HSV.  Differential diagnoses considered include herpes zoster, impetigo, contact dermatitis, and syphilis.  Based on clinical presentation and history, the diagnosis of [Specify HSV-1 or HSV-2] infection is made.  Treatment plan includes [Medication e.g., acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir] [Dosage and frequency] for [Duration].  Patient education provided on viral shedding, recurrence triggers, transmission prevention, and proper hand hygiene.  Follow-up appointment scheduled in [Timeframe] to assess treatment response and discuss potential complications such as herpetic whitlow, herpes keratitis, or disseminated HSV.  ICD-10 code [Specify appropriate code e.g., B00.1, B00.2, A60.0] assigned.  Patient advised to return for evaluation if symptoms worsen or new symptoms develop.