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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Treatment For Herpes

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Alternative Treatments For Herpes

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. Health Expert

Ok. So you've tried the antivirals to control your herpes and are looking for something else. Or, you want a natural approach to managing your symptoms.


I get asked this all the time.


It's SUCH a difficult question to answer. While I love the idea of an over the counter vitamin or supplement that can improve a person's symptoms or reduce their risk of disease, its difficult as a scientist to find any clear evidence of true benefit for most.


However, I do recommend some supplements to certain pat...

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Health Guide

FDA Approves One-Day Treatment for Herpes
There is good news ahead for herpes patients, who usually suffer through a week of treatment before their pain and symptoms are resolved. The FDA has recently approved Famvir as a one-day treatment... Read more »
Just Diagnosed with Genital Herpes?
If you or someone you love has just been diagnosed with genital herpes, you may be experiencing a variety of emotions, and you’ve probably got questions—lots of them. It is important to be... Read more »
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 »
Herpes: Ten Ways to Manage Your Symptoms and Relieve Discomfort
...hydrated. Drink plenty of water each day. 8. Practice abstinence when you are experiencing symptoms of herpes. Help prevent the spread of herpes by avoiding sexual activity when you are... Read more »
How to Use This Site
Welcome to Genital Herpes Connections. We’ve designed Genital Herpes Connections around three main areas to make it easier for you to navigate: finding the information you need; managing your... Read more »

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...Valacyclovir is used in children to treat cold sores (herpes labialis) and chickenpox (varicella... Read more »

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...medication is used to treat "cold sores/fever blisters" (herpes labialis). It can speed up... Read more »

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

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...certain patients to treat or help prevent outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin (mouth, lips,... Read more »

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... relieve nerve pain associated with shingles (herpes zoster) infection in adults. How... Read more »

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