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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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...Ok. So you've tried the antivirals to control your herpes and are looking for something else.... Read more »

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Foods That Can Lower the Frequency of Your Outbreaks

Herpes is not a medical condition typically associated with diet; however, outbreaks of this painful virus have been linked to two amino acids. While the research is not conclusive, those who suffer... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Treatment for Genital Herpes

...Associationwww.niaid.nih.gov -- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseaseswww.cdc.gov/std/herpes -- Centers for Disease Control and Preventionwww.herpes-foundation.org -- American... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Introduction

Herpes Simplex Virus TrendsAccording to a 2006 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the prevalence of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2... Read more »

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Chemotherapy Treatments

...chemotherapy combination. There is also a very high risk of serious infections, including pneumonia, herpes zoster, and cytomegalovirus. Long-term antibiotic therapy may be needed.Although... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: References

...Clinical management guidelines for obstetrician-gynecologists, number 57, November 2004. Gynecologic herpes simplex virus infections. Obstet Gynecol. 2004;104(5 Pt 1):1111-1118.Cherpes TL, Meyn... Read more »

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