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Home Remedies For Itching

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

Easing the Pain & Discomfort of Genital Herpes

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...discomfort but the most common complaints are stinging or itching around the genital or anal... Read more »

A Rash or Skin Allergies?

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...accompanied by hives and may cause intense burning or itching. If you have an idea of what... Read more »

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs

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...disease caused by a very small mite. There is really no home remedy to control an outbreak of... Read more »

The Skinny on Dry Skin

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...drawer at home and one at work. My scalp has started itching. No amount of hand cream helps my... Read more »

Home Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Gin Soaked Raisins

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Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for an Acute Shingles Attack

...break blisters as this can cause infection. Experts advise against warm treatments, which can intensify itching. Patients should wear loose clothing and use clean loose gauze coverings over the... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Complications

...about 20% of people who have had chickenpox.Specific Complications of Chickenpox (Varicella)Aside from itching, the complications described below are very rare.Itching. Itching, the most common... Read more »

Ear Infections: Home Remedies

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... Read more »

Wrinkle Treatment

...overexposure to the sun should be avoided. Almost all patients experience redness, scaling, burning, and itching after 2 or 3 days that can last up to 3 months. In women who experience irritation,... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions

...never be applied to the skin. Side effects from direct exposure may include mild burning, stinging, itching, and rash, but in general, permethrin is very safe and its use may even reduce child... Read more »

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