Treatment FAQ

how to get herpes treatment

by Mrs. Meaghan Bergstrom II Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Medication. No drug can get rid of the herpes virus. However, a doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication, such as acyclovir, to prevent the virus from multiplying. Meanwhile, over-the-counter herpes treatments, which are often creams, can help manage tingling, itching, and pain.

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Where can I go to get treated for herpes?

If you think you have genital herpes or other sexually transmitted infection, make an appointment to see your primary care doctor or gynecologist.

Can a person with herpes be cured?

There is no cure for genital herpes. However, there are medicines that can prevent or shorten outbreaks. A daily anti-herpes medicine can make it less likely to pass the infection on to your sex partner(s).

Can u buy herpes treatment over the counter?

There is only one OTC FDA-approved cream, called Abreva®, which has been clinically proven to help speed the healing process.

How do you treat yourself for herpes?

It may be used like an ointment to treat cold sores.Lemon balm. Some research has shown that lemon balm extract can help cold sores get better, too.Tea tree oil. ... Peppermint oil. ... Kanuka honey. ... Vitamin C and vitamin E. ... Stress reduction.

Is herpes Contagious forever?

Remember that genital herpes is a lifelong disease. Even though you may not have a genital herpes outbreak for long periods of time, you can still pass the virus to another person at any time. Talk with your doctor or nurse about how to prevent passing the virus to another person.

Does herpes worsen with age?

It might be annoying, but herpes doesn't get worse over time or cause serious health problems like other STDs can. If you don't get treated for herpes, you might keep having regular outbreaks, or they could only happen rarely. Some people naturally stop getting outbreaks after a while.

How much is Valtrex at CVS?

Average 12 Month Prices for Valtrex (Brand) & Valacyclovir Hcl (Generic)PharmacyValtrex Retail PriceValacyclovir Hcl Retail PriceCVS Pharmacy$439.00$67.06Walmart$459.30$164.70Walgreens$480.50$105.87Kroger Pharmacy-$69.562 more rows

How long do herpes sores last?

An initial herpes outbreak lasts around 14 days but can take up to six weeks for sores to fully heal (Saleh, 2020). Later outbreaks aren't re-infection with the same virus. They're the same virus “waking up.” Herpes viruses remain in your body and park themselves in your nerves.

How long after herpes outbreak is it still contagious?

Wait until seven days after the sore heals. The virus can spread from sores not covered by the condom. It can also spread in sweat or vaginal fluids to places the condom doesn't cover.

What triggers a herpes outbreak?

Triggers for recurrence — Illness, stress, sunlight, and fatigue can trigger recurrent herpes outbreaks. In women, menstrual periods may trigger an outbreak. When did I become infected? — The first time a person has noticeable signs or symptoms of herpes may not be the initial episode.

What does a Herpe sore look like?

Herpes looks like white, yellow, or red translucent sores or bumps, filled with a clear liquid, whereas pimples are pink or red and are not see-through. While pimples may appear individually as well as in clusters but in recognizable patterns, herpes sores are primarily observed in a bunch.

What kills HSV-2?

Although the antiviral drug acyclovir can knock down an outbreak of HSV-2, the virus lingers for a lifetime within infected nerve cells and may reactivate, causing recurrent bouts of painful sores, on average, two to seven times per year.

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