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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

A Rash or Skin Allergies?

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...accompanied by hives and may cause intense burning or itching. If you have an idea of what... Read more »

Easing the Pain & Discomfort of Genital Herpes

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...discomfort but the most common complaints are stinging or itching around the genital or anal... Read more »

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...disease caused by a very small mite. There is really no home remedy to control an outbreak of... Read more »

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Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for an Acute Shingles Attack

...break blisters as this can cause infection. Experts advise against warm treatments, which can intensify itching. Patients should wear loose clothing and use clean loose gauze coverings over the... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Complications

...about 20% of people who have had chickenpox.Specific Complications of Chickenpox (Varicella)Aside from itching, the complications described below are very rare.Itching. Itching, the most common... Read more »

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms

...women, vaginal yeast infections or fungal infections under the breasts or in the groinSevere gum problemsItchingErectile dysfunction in menUnusual sensations, such as tingling or burning, in the... Read more »

Ear Infections: Home Remedies

Home RemediesCareful monitoring of the child's condition (watchful waiting) along with home remedies and common over the counter cold medicines may be a viable alternative to antibiotic treatment for... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Chickenpox

...condition called Reye syndrome.Soothing Baths. Frequent baths are particularly helpful in relieving itching, when used with preparations of finely ground (colloidal) oatmeal. Commercial... Read more »

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