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Q: what effect does bleach have on herpes

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6/12/08 11:36pm

Thank you for your question. I haven't seen any strong evidence that says bleach is an effective treament for herpes. Herpes has no known cure. If you'd like to read more about Valtrex, a medication that can help to prevent outbreaks and the spread of herpes, click here.

Best of luck,

Casey

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3/13/09 5:06am

I use bleach on my herpes and my outbreaks always go away......it burns like hell but that's a small price to pay

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5/25/09 11:07pm

i thought i was the only 1 who did this. bleach helps my outbreaks be less painful if i dab with it everytime i feel a itch. burns like hell but it does feel better later. also lysol disinfected spray helps. it lasts longer than the bleach and helps it leave quicker.

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