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A member asked:
I have gen. herpes & symp appeared 5 weeks ago. some have healed and went away. but the ones on the head of penis are still present. will they go away ?
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Not without Rx: You need to see your doctor and 1) get tested for other stds as well and 2) start valacyclovir or Acyclovir tablets for the active infection to treat it. Herpes is not curable and it may recur in the future but the medication will help your body fight it so it goes dormant again.
Answered 9/29/2016
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