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Managing Genital Herpes Symptoms and Outbreaks
OK, you're in the middle of an outbreak and you‘re in pain! How do you manage the uncomfortable and painful symptoms?
First, get medical treatment. Antiviral therapy reduces the severity of the symptoms and duration of the symptoms when started early in an outbreak. Beyond that, most people are on their own. Here are some ideas on things you can try at home to minimize the symptoms:
- Keep your genital herpes sores clean and dry. Take warm baths and, after each bath, dry your so...
Expert & Community Posts
Manage Your Genital Herpes Symptoms and Outbreaks
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New Study Gives Mothers with Herpes More Options
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Medications
...Valacyclovir is used in children to treat cold sores (herpes labialis) and chickenpox (varicella... Read more »
...medication is used to treat "cold sores/fever blisters" (herpes labialis). It can speed up... Read more »
...(ay-SYE-kloe-vir) Uses This drug is used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin... Read more »
...certain patients to treat or help prevent outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin (mouth, lips,... Read more »
... relieve nerve pain associated with shingles (herpes zoster) infection in adults. How... Read more »
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Study: Famvir as Effective as Valtrex for Genital Herpes
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Tip: Soothing herpes pain
April 22, 2009The American Academy of Physicians offers this list of tips for easing the discomfort associated with herpes blisters and sores. Read summary »
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