A member asked:

Hi well i have many open sores in my vagina area and i am on acyclovir but i need advice on how to heal the sores quicker?

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Need therapeutic dos: If it is herpes you need therapeutic dose and not suppressive dose as you have active infection if you are not sure have it checked as the ulcers can come from other conditions.Check with your doctor.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Michael Miller answered

Specializes in Wound care

Treat the cause: The good news is that area has fantastic blood supply and so healing will occur rapidly. Inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling) is the body increasing the blood flow to the injury to bring healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away. Dressings and ointments are of no value there. Avoid further trauma to the area and let nature take it's course. You have best tx.

Answered 5/9/2015

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