Question 1

can i use a zinc ointment on my herpes outbreak to relive symptoms?

Accepted Answer

May or may not help: There are some non-medical "treatments" such as lysine that may lower the frequency of outbreaks, and some over-the-counter medications that can help with healing of cold sores. There are usually only a handful of research studies on each product, which doesn't mean much in the medical world. A patient can collect information and visit his doctor to see if any of the "treatments" are worth trying.

Question 2

can i rub zinc oinment on my herpes sores ?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: Yes, zinc is not going to cure it, but might make it less tender.

Question 3

is bactrcin zinc polymyxin good for herpes?

Accepted Answer

Does not help: Herpes is a virus. Bacitracin is an antibiotic ointment that helps with bacterial infection but not with herpes.

Question 4

i think i have herpes, i went to the dr, he didnt really say if i had them or not, but i dont know if i have the symptoms or if its imaginary ?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent blisters: Happen with herpes in most cases, if no active lesions it is more difficult to say.   Blood tests can show new or previous exposure.
HSV Type 1 lesions are usually less severe, (cold sores), very common. HSV Type 2 lesions are more severe and numerous, particularly with first outbreak.  Anti viral medication can help decrease recurrences.

Question 5

what are mild symptoms of herpes?

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Tingling: Tingling, burning which then could progress to painful blisters and rash. Some people will have no symptoms but still have herpes. Please get checked if there is concern.

Question 6

what are the general symptoms of herpes?

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Mainly pain and rash: As with any viral infection, herpes (hsv) often starts with achiness, fever, headache.The skin can also hurt, itch or feel tingly before any rash is seen. After a few days, the classic rash appears - grouped blisters/vesicles on a red base. These usually are very painful. The rash lasts 7-10 days, and is contagious as long as any sores are present. Then the virus goes to sleep and can reactivate.

Question 7

what are the early symptoms of herpes you might feel?

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RASH/BLISTERS : I suppose your question is abot herpes simplex, and there are 1&2
 herpes in genitalia  produces a rash with vesicles, look loke blisters on the male or female genitalia
but it hsv virus which causes cold sores in and around mouth and sometimes herpes simplex can cause blister like rash in other parts of body.It can be confrmed by taking a test by breaking the blister, and/or blood test for antibodi.

Question 8

whats the symptoms of herpes? symptoms for minor cases

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Symptoms : Symptoms may vary depending upon whether this is an initial or recurrent outbreak.  However, it is possible to be infected with genital herpes and never experience symptoms.

The first herpes outbreak is the usually the most severe. Symptoms tend to be more severe in women than men. The first outbreak usually occurs within a few weeks after infection and resolves within two to three weeks.

The signs of an initial episode include multiple blisters in the genital area, which become painful ulcers. The areas most frequently involved include the vagina, vulva, buttocks, anus, and thighs. 
Other symptoms include tender, swollen lymph nodes in the groin, flu-like symptoms, such as joint pain and fever.

Some people will experience headache, painful urination, or nausea and vomiting.

Question 9

symptoms of gential herpes in women?

Accepted Answer

Ulcerated lesion: Typically you will see multiple open lesion on the external genitals that may be weeping and eventually crust over.  These lesions are typically painful.  Often times you may notice flu-like symptoms about 1-2 weeks prior to the genital lesions.

Question 10

stages and symptoms of gential herpes?

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Stages of herpes: Herpes stages:  1. Prodrome - tingly, funny skin feeling, 2. Early redness 3.  Small blisters  4. Swelling  5. Wet ulcers  6. dry crust  7.  Healing scabs  8.No symptoms, but still living in you, waiting to reappear.

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