Question 1

whats the best way to deal with herpes type 1 symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex 1: Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) expedites healing of cold sores. It can reduce healing time by half. Studies also show that regular use can help v recurrences.  Brief supplementation with lysine 1, 000mg orally three times a day at the onset, can also hasten healing. Your physician can prescribe oral valtrex (valacyclovir). Laser treatments are also used to treat cold sores.

Question 2

how close are we to having a cure for herpes? i just found out yesterday that my blood test shows i test positive for herpes. how close are we to a cure? what is the best way to treat this? i have no symptoms, i have never had any symptoms of herpes. is t

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately : Unfortunately there is no cure for herpes and none on the horizon as far as I am aware. If you have not had an outbreak then it is possible you may never have one. However, if you do there are treatments (acyclovir, valtrex). Also, for people with recurrent outbreaks there is supression therapy with these medications, which is typically one or two pills a day.
If you have further questions/concerns please consult your doctor.
All the best.

Question 3

i have genital herpes and am uncircumcised. what's best way to keep moist sores dry?

Accepted Answer

Moist herpes sores: Can easily become infected with bacteria or can lead to auto-innoculation on other parts of your body; so drying them is beneficial. Many remedies are suggested: witch hazel (may sting at first but then eases pain & shrinks lesions); baby powder (no corn starch unless u want fungal infxn too); baking soda; domeboro solution (powder available at drug store); hair dryer on low, cool setting.

Question 4

what's the best way for a man to not give a women herpes?

Accepted Answer

Not have Herpes!: I am assuming you have herpes, since you would have not asked the question. Both type 1 and 2 herpes are not site specific, ie. Oral and genital types occur in both places. Viral contact with oral or genital areas is requisite. You can shed virus and not be aware of a lesion. Medications: valtex or Famvir (famciclovir) can lessen the likelyhood of transmission, as well as prevent outbreaks! barrier protection!

Question 5

if my partner has herpes, is the best way for us to get pregnant is doing a surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

No: When your partner has no visible lessions, it is safe to have sex and get pregnant. Danger is only when active lessions are present

Question 6

what's the best test to check for herpes i've been symptom free until now 
suspicious of a couple of bumps, no itch/pain/odour & they're not clustered?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: What you describe are unlikely to be due to Herpes infection.  The best way in which to check would be to unroof the lesions and obtain stains and viral cultures.  In the alternative you could get viral serologies to measure antibody formation, but these would leave you with no guarantee that the lesions you describe were due to Herpes infection which could have occurred at another time.

Question 7

whats the best way to clean the area when your infected with genital herpes.?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water: Keep it clean with gentle soap and water.

Question 8

what to do if i have genital herpes, please tell me the best way to get rid of this?

Accepted Answer

See below: You can not get rid of it  there is no therapy that is effective in curing you of herpes.  However the symptoms that occur with this usually lessen with timet.

Question 9

what to if i am unsure if i have herpes simplex what is the best way to check with out going to a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Sorry but,: You really need to have your md or dentist (if in oral area) look at the lesions to determine for certain.In some cases, blood work is needed to be sure but most the time we can tell by seeing an active lesion. You can compare to pictures but there are many other things that can look similiar from when the lesions appear to when they go away. They also can give you meds to help treat or control it.

Question 10

when is it best to do a herpes simplex virus rapid blood test? can you do that test before symptoms appear?

Accepted Answer

: This is one of many questions that suggest you are more worried than necessary about oral herpes. Blood tests can detect longstanding infection, but are a poor way to diagnose new infections. There is no accurate "rapid" blood test.

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