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Health Encyclopedia: Herpes Simplex Home Remedies And Prevention

Home Remedies and Prevention

Most herpes simplex infections that develop on the skin can be managed at home with over-the-counter painkillers and symptomatic relief.

Symptomatic Relief

Several simple steps can produce some relief:

Hygiene is important. Avoid touching the sores. Wash hands frequently during the day. Fingernails should be scrubbed daily. Keep the body clean.
Drink plenty of water.
Blisters or sores should be kept clean and dry with cornstarch or similar product. (Women should not use ta...

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Expert & Community Posts

Herpes and Itchy Skin

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If you've been diagnosed with genital herpes, your inclination may be to write off every itchy,... Read more »

Bumps on the Vagina: How to know if it is Serious

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Maybe you are shaving or showering and you feel a bump down there. You have probably always been... Read more »

Vagina Lumps & Bumps: What are they?

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A common concern of women are bumps that they discover on the vulva. Before you panic, know that... Read more »

Is it Herpes, Or Another STD?

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Once you've had a symptomatic outbreak of herpes, you often can tell when another one is coming on.... Read more »

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Birth Control Options for Women: Spermicidal and Barrier Contraception

Spermicidal and Barrier ContraceptionBarrier contraceptives are devices that provide a physical barrier between the sperm and the egg. Examples of barrier contraceptives include the male condom,... Read more »

Urinary Tract Infection: Diagnosis

In younger women, UTI symptoms plus positive results on an over-the-counter dipstick test are oftentimes enough to make a diagnosis. Symptoms include frequent urination and vaginal burning,... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: Infectious Diseases

...Brazil, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, Egypt, Southern China, the Philippines, and Southeast Asia.Within days, itchy skin or rask. Within 1- 2 months, fever chills, cough, muscle aches.Can be mild, but... Read more »

Hepatitis: Hepatitis C

...is infected. Symptoms of progressive chronic viral hepatitis may be very subtle. In some patients, itchy skin is the first symptom. Overall, fatigue is the most common symptom. Many patients do... Read more »

Prostate Cancer: Other Treatments

...severe gastrointestinal effects, mainly nausea and anorexia. Long-term use can result in impotence, itchy skin, nail changes, and suppression of stress hormones. One center reported a consistent... Read more »

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