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I recently had a hsv-1 breakout (genital) and it is still itching even after all sores have healed, is this normal?
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Yes: It may take even 2 weeks for all the nerve tissue to feel normal again.
Answered 3/27/2016
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YES: Ask your GYN for an Rx for Zovirax (acyclovir) ointment. Normal response post infection.
Answered 6/9/2015
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