A 24-year-old member asked:
What do i do to keep my private area clean during a herep outbreak to make heal go by fasted. it itches so bad.?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 47 years experience
Oral meds: If you are infected with herpes the best option is an oral antiviral - zovirax, valtrex, (valacyclovir) famvir. Treatment shou, d be 7 days. If attacks are frequent that long term suppressive therapy is needed.
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 57 years experience
Don't scratch: There are antiviral medications which can be given for genital herpes, as well as topical preparations which may relieve the pain and itching. These outbreaks seldom last much longer than 7-10 days and should resolve shortly.
6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Dec 12, 2016
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