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Health Encyclopedia: Herpes Simplex Home Remedies And Prevention
Home Remedies and Prevention
Most herpes simplex infections that develop on the skin can be managed at home with over-the-counter painkillers and symptomatic relief.
Symptomatic Relief
Several simple steps can produce some relief:
- Hygiene is important. Avoid touching the sores. Wash hands frequently during the day. Fingernails should be scrubbed daily. Keep the body clean.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Blisters or sores should be kept clean and dry with cornstarch or similar product. (Women should not use ta...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Christine Miller
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Health Expert
The Home Remedy: Eating raisins soaked in gin every day reduces the pain and inflammation...
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By Nancy Bonk
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Health Expert
...Migraine sucker a mile away? I think not. So their first home remedy is to peel and chop an...
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By Alvin Hopkinson
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Health Expert
Although medication has been the most popular form of treatment to combat high blood pressure,...
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Health Guide
Home RemediesCareful monitoring of the child's condition (watchful waiting) along with home remedies and common over the counter cold medicines may be a viable alternative to antibiotic treatment for...
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PreventionThe American Podiatric Medical Association offers the following tips for preventing foot pain:Don't ignore foot pain -- it's not normal. If the pain persists, see a doctor who specializes...
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for an Acute Shingles AttackThe treatment goals for an acute attack of herpes zoster include:Reduce painReduce discomfortHasten healing of blistersPrevent the disease from...
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Many effective headache remedies are available for treating a migraine attack. Still, a 2002 study that analyzed over 800,000 case of migraine, reported that most migraines are not treated...
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for Acute SinusitisThe primary objectives for treatment of sinusitis are reduction of swelling, eradication of infection, draining of the sinuses, and ensuring that the sinuses remain open....
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