Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is there any cure for genital herpes?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: No complete cure at this time. Medications can suppress the virus and limit outbreaks and even decrease the risk of transmission.
Answered 11/28/2017
6.4k views
No: There is no cure for oral or genital herpes, but antiviral medications are helpful in preventing or clearing up herpes sores. Topical antiviral creams are somewhat helpful but not as helpful as oral medications. To treat an outbreak, one should start the medication as soon as possible to get the best effect.
Answered 12/12/2018
6.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I had genital herpes two years ago, I haven't had it again since until now. I will use roaccutane for my acne, is there a chance it'll cure my herpes?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Partner has painless flesh coloured bumps on his genitals that have been there for 3 weeks.No other symptoms. Scared its herpes what else could it be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can I have herpes on my torso and not in mymouth or genitals?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Why is it so hard to form a cure against genital herpes?
Help! need to know if there's a cure for genital herpes?
Does 35% hydrogen peroxide cure genital herpes?
New genital herpes infection, what can I expect for a cure?
Will there be a cure for hsv-2 within the next ten years or is a cure for genital herpes just not possible ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
