Question 1

if someone has herpes but is not having herpes outbreak. is it unlikely to catch it off them at that time?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Asymptomatic persons can "shed" (=potentially transmit) hsv2, and close skin contact can be all that is required.
See:  http://stdtesting.Com/how-many-people-have-herpes    --for more information and helpful links.

Question 2

what can heal a herpes outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Time: And if used early in the outbreak, oral antivirals can help.

Question 3

how long does herpes outbreak last?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: First outbreak averages 19 days. Subsequent average 10. Tend to get less lengthy and symptomatic with time.

Question 4

how do you lessen a herpes outbreak?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: While some people swear by decreasing stressors and eving supplementing with over the counter nutritionals, prescription meds may be required if your outbreaks are frequent or just to reduce the risk of passing the virus to a partner.  Make an appointment to discuss with your doctor.

Question 5

can shaving trigger a herpes outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Possible, not likely: Stress, mental or physical is associated with herpetic outbreaks.  While shaving could potentially trigger herpes, it is not terribly likely.

Question 6

odds of never having a herpes outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Not good: Most humans are infected with herpes simplex virus at some time in early life, and once infected the virus never leaves you.  There are many people who have no or mild outbreaks, but the odds of never ever having these is low.

Question 7

could a herpes outbreak go away in a day?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Lesions: Nope. That is very unlikely.  Herpes starts off as a cluster of blisters. Then the skin breaks open to a raw open ulcer and then they heal. That does not usually happen in 24 hours.

Question 8

is it okay to put a bandage over herpes outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Sure : there is nothing wrong with covering it if it feels more comfortable. Topical numbing jelly can be used too. Medications can. Be prescribed to decrease the duration of the outbreak

Question 9

without medicine will a herpes outbreak clear up?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: The duration of symptoms with an outbreak is 7-10 days with a range of 2 to 21 days, but those outside values are unusual.  Yes they will clear without medication, and unless the medication is begun orally at the time of onset of symptoms the meds will not likely change the duration of symptoms.

Question 10

could i still have a herpes outbreak without sores?

Accepted Answer

Not sure what: You mean? But you could have viral shedding (be contagious) without visible sores.

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