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A member asked:

I think i have herpes, how do i get rid of it, without going to the doctor, or telling my parents?

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Unfortunately : There is no cure for herpes, if you have that. But there are treatments to control symptoms. See this site for more information and i would urge you to see a doctor and get tested for other stds as well. http://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes.htm.

Answered 10/20/2013

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