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What Can I Use To Treat Herpes Simplex?
Herpes - genital; Herpes simplex - genital; Herpesvirus 2; HSV-2
Treatment
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,...
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Herpes Simplex
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Studies show that genital herpes simplex virus is common. In the United States, one out of five of the total adolescent and adult population are... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
for Oral HerpesOral TreatmentsAcyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), and famciclovir (Famvir) -- the anti-viral pills used to treat genital... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
for Genital HerpesNo drug can cure herpes simplex virus. The infection may recur after treatment has been stopped and, even during therapy, a patient... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Home Remedies and Prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Home RemediesPatients can manage most herpes simplex infections that develop on the skin at home with over-the-counter painkillers and measures to... Read more »
Herpes Simplex: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The severity of symptoms depends on where and how the virus enters the body. Except in very rare instances and in special circumstances, the disease... Read more »
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