Herpes - genital; Herpes simplex - genital; Herpesvirus 2; HSV-2
Genital herpes cannot be cured. However, antiviral medication can relieve pain and discomfort during an outbreak by healing the sores more quickly. These drugs appear to help during first attacks more than they do in later outbreaks. Medicines used to treat herpes include acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir.
For repeat outbreaks, start the medication as soon as the tingling, burning, or itching begins,...
Read moreHerpes medications are generally safe, whether you are taking herpes antiviral medication to treat an outbreak or you're taking... Read more »
The very first experience of genital herpes can be the most uncomfortable. Flare ups after this tend to be a lot milder and clear up more... Read more »
Manage Your Genital Herpes Symptoms and Outbreaks Ok, you're in the middle of an outbreak and you‘re in pain! How do you manage the... Read more »
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... Read more »
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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... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Herpes - genital; Herpes simplex - genital; Herpesvirus 2; HSV-2SymptomsMany people with HSV-2 infection never have sores, or they have very mild... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cold sore; Fever blister; Herpes simplex - oral; Oral herpes simplexTreatmentUntreated, the symptoms will generally go away in 1 to 2 weeks.... Read more »
Drugmaker Merix Pharmaceuticals has unveiled a new over-the-counter genital herpes drug at a trade show in Dallas, Texas. According to a company... Read more »