Question 1

is it ok to have intimacy with my partner after my treatment for herpes?

Accepted Answer

Condom needed: Unfortunately herpes can be transmitted to your sexual partner even if an outbreak isn't present. That's why you should wear a condom during sexual relations.

Question 2

what is the best reccommended treatment/topical gel/perscription for herpes?

Accepted Answer

Anti-virals: Herpes can be treated with anti-viral medications like acyclovir, valcyclovir, famcyclovir (etc).   These vary in dosing regiments and cost.  The benefit is greater in the initial outbreak but may lessen the duration and severity of subsequent outbreaks.

Question 3

my aunt , 50, is diagnosed with herpes . she has boils all over her body. what is the best treatment for her?

Accepted Answer

?: What treatment are you asking for? The herpes or the boils?

Question 4

herpes treatment course?

Accepted Answer

Question unclear but: There is no cure for oral or genital herpes, but antiviral medications are helpful in preventing or clearing up herpes sores. Topical antiviral creams are somewhat helpful but not as helpful as oral medications. To treat an outbreak, one should start the medication as soon as possible to get the best effect. A primary care doctor can discuss the various treatments and prescribe medication.

Question 5

how long does it take for your herpes to clear after taking treatment?

Accepted Answer

Few days: Untreated herpes commonly lasts 10-14 days.  When treated with appropriate oral medications herpes lesions usually clear in 3-7 days.

Question 6

is hydrogen peroxide herpes treatment safe?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: Hydrogen peroxide is probably reasonably safe to use but is not likely to make a significant difference in outcome.

Question 7

what is the treatment for herpes stomatitis?

Accepted Answer

Acyclovir: While there are many treatments, using Acyclovir is one of teh most commonly used for herpetic stomatitis -- and it doesn't matter if it is herpes type i or ii.  Other remedies are also employed, but are not nearly as effective or frequently used. It often takes high doses (800 mg) 4-5 times per day for several days to treat.

Question 8

do we have any treatment for neonatal herpes?

Accepted Answer

Acyclovir: Intravenous Acyclovir is the first line treatment when neonatal herpes is suspected or confirmed. Unfortunately, even with aggressive treatment, the germ may have caused significant brain injury  before the infection is brought under control.

Question 9

which treatment do they give you for herpes type 2?

Accepted Answer

Acyclovir/ valtrex (valacyclovir): Depending on the severity and frequency of your outbreaks, different treatment regimens are used. Some people have such infrequent outbreaks that they are on no treatment at all. For frequent, recurring outbreaks, daily Valtrex (valacyclovir) may be used to suppress the outbreaks. For some people, instead of taking daily suppressive medicine, they begin oral Acyclovir or Valtrex (valacyclovir) at the first sign of an outbreak.

Question 10

does hydrogen peroxide help in the treatment of herpes type 1?

Accepted Answer

No: Hydrogen peroxide is not a treatment  for Herpes  Simplex

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