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Treatment for Oral Herpes

Oral Treatments

Acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), and famciclovir (Famvir) -- the anti-viral pills used to treat genital herpes -- can also treat the cold sores associated with oral herpes. In addition, acyclovir is available in topical form (see below), as is penciclovir (a related drug).

Topical Treatments

These ointments or creams help shorten healing time and duration of symptoms. However, none are truly effective in eliminating outbreaks.

Penciclovir (Denavir...

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Expert & Community Posts

Herpes and Your Menstrual Cycle

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Genital Bumps, Lesions, Sores, Warts, Scabs and Ulcers in Men

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...on the penis that are painful? Think about genital herpes as the cause. These lesions can also... Read more »

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Genital Herpes Medications: Learn more about Zovirax, Valtrex and Famvir

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Health Guide

Genital Herpes: The Basics

What is genital herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) type 1 and type 2. Most genital herpes is caused by HSV type 2. Most people have no... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Risk Factors

The varicella-zoster virus is responsible for both chickenpox and herpes zoster, but its method of infection is different in both diseases.Both the active varicella and zoster form of the... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Diagnosis

...confused with other disorders.Ruling out Disorders that Resemble Chickenpox. Chickenpox, particularly in early stages, may be confused with herpes simplex (the disorder more commonly referred to... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Medications

for Genital HerpesNo drug can cure herpes simplex virus. The infection may recur after treatment has been stopped, and, even during therapy, a patient can still transmit the virus to... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Risk Factors

Everyone is at risk for herpes simplex virus. According to the latest U.S. data from 1999 - 2004, 57.7% of Americans ages 14 49 years are infected with the HSV-1 virus, the main cause of... Read more »

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Medications

Zovirax Oral Uses and How to Use

...(ay-SYE-kloe-vir) Uses This drug is used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin... Read more »

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