Question 1

what cream is good for genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

Consider oral option: Regarding cream for genital herpes, you could try acyclovir (Zovirax).  I would recommend oral preemptive therapy with acyclovir, famciclovir or valacyclovir -this means starting at onset sensation of new exacerbation or within two days. If you are having more than three episodes in six months, I would consider daily ora prophylaxis with any of these agents. Discuss these options with your doctor.

Question 2

is acyclovir cream useful for genital herpes outbreaks lesions?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Acyclovir cream is used for oral herpes. It is not useful for genital herpes. You need to take acyclovir by mouth for genital herpes.

Question 3

can i use canesten cream when i have genital herpes? (i also have thrush as well and have been using the cream not knowing if it makes the herpes worse or not?

Accepted Answer

: In general, it's best to keep herpes lesions dry to speed healing, but it probably doesn't make much difference. Stop the Canesten if your herpes seems to be healing more slowly than normal.  won't have any effect on the herpes. Or ask your doctor for a prescription for fluconazole (Diflucan), a single pill by mouth that is equally effective against yeast as the vaginal treatments.

Question 4

do cold sore creams sold over counter work for genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: There are very effective oral and prescription topical medications to tx genital hsv infections. See you doctor for proper treatment, it will be far more effective than otc cold sore creams.

Question 5

i used a hemorrhoid cream from someone infected with genital herpes and when i took some out i put it in a toilet paper and applied it. can i get herp?

Accepted Answer

Possible but slight: virsuses can live outside the body for short period of time (like seconds, most article say &lt; 10 seconds, ) but longer in damp conditions. So, very unlikely unless your friend had just used the medication.

Question 6

i have genital herpes and im taking aciclovir (400mg, 3 tablets a day) and i was wondering if i could use lidocaine cream to help ease the pain as the pain is very intense at the moment?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can safely use the lidocaine. If you are being treated for newly acquired herpes and pain has not started to improve after 2-3 days, ask your doctor about a higher dose of acyclovir, or perhaps switch to valacyclovir, which provides higher blood levels of active ingredient to kill the virus. Some people don't absorb enough acyclovir in 400 mg doses. Good luck.

Question 7

are cold sores different from genital herpes?also, is there any medication that can supress it? i only use acyclovir cream when i have an outbreak.

Accepted Answer

This is sort of a: Confusing issue. Herpes simplex 1 virus causes most of the cases of oral herpes. However, sometime herpes simplex 2 virus can be spread to oral area. 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.

Question 8

doctor said i have folliculitis. i say genital herpes. i'm paranoid and they never bother testing me and gave me cream to put don't know what to do. ?

Accepted Answer

Do a herpes culture: Culture of the lesions, if the culture is + , it means herpes, if it is negative, it does not necessarily mean you do not have herpes , but, then  you can do blood herpes antibodies for type 1 and type 2 , if the antibodies are + and you have never had a cold sore then most likely the lesions are herpes, go for a second opinion to a different doctor if you are worried.

Question 9

does zovirax cream affect other body parts? if someone has genital herpes and applies it does it get absorbed into the body and affect herpes on their mouth? or vice versa?

Accepted Answer

Herpes treatment: Acyclovir (Zovirax) cream only treats the exact spot it treats; it has no effect on other distant herpes sites. It is also poor treatment even on outbreaks where it is applied. Research shows it is no better than placebo. Only oral treatment is beneficial. For lower frequency and severity of genital HSV2 outbreaks and to reduce viral shedding and protect partners, take oral treatment continuously.

Question 10

while in germany i went to a urologist who diagnosed me with genital herpes on the penis glands (head). i was prescribed aciclovir cream which i read shouldnt be used on glands? is this true? as i am not seeing any improvement either.

Accepted Answer

Oral Acyclovir !: Genital HSV 2 infection is best treated with oral Acyclovir 400 mg every 4 hours five times daily for 10 days to decrease viral shedding time and if treated within 48 hours of symptoms can sometimes abort the infection.
Oral Acyclovir is best used for HSV 1 mild lip infections , Oral is better for treatment of both HSV 1 and HSV 2 ( Oral and Genital)

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What cream is good for genital herpes?

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Is acyclovir cream useful for genital herpes outbreaks lesions?

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Can i use canesten cream when i have genital herpes? (i also have thrush as well and have been using the cream not knowing if it makes the herpes worse or not?

A member asked:

Do cold sore creams sold over counter work for genital herpes?

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I used a hemorrhoid cream from someone infected with genital herpes and when i took some out i put it in a toilet paper and applied it. can i get herp?

A member asked:

I have genital herpes and im taking aciclovir (400mg, 3 tablets a day) and i was wondering if i could use lidocaine cream to help ease the pain as the pain is very intense at the moment?

A member asked:

Are cold sores different from genital herpes?also, is there any medication that can supress it? i only use acyclovir cream when i have an outbreak.

A member asked:

Doctor said i have folliculitis. i say genital herpes. i'm paranoid and they never bother testing me and gave me cream to put don't know what to do. ?

A member asked:

Does zovirax cream affect other body parts? if someone has genital herpes and applies it does it get absorbed into the body and affect herpes on their mouth? or vice versa?

A member asked:

While in germany i went to a urologist who diagnosed me with genital herpes on the penis glands (head). i was prescribed aciclovir cream which i read shouldnt be used on glands? is this true? as i am not seeing any improvement either.

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