Most people know what herpes is
Some call it a fever blister, others a cold sore. But this painful and embarrassing chronic disease is actually caused by an organism: herpes simplex.
Approximately 90% of humans in the US have had contact with the herpes simplex virus. However, it is not transmitted sexually. Instead, it can be passed through direct skin-to-skin contact or in sharing clothing or objects with an infected person. However, there are two types of herpes that you can contract: herpes infection and herpes simplex virus.
When your immune system is weak, you can get the infection through exposure to the virus. Because herpes infections are always on the skin, they can be passed easily through kissing, sharing towels, sharing jewelry, or sharing contact lenses. The virus is also transferred through oral sex.
If you do not have herpes, it is possible for you to develop an infection with herpes simplex. This can occur through contact with another person who has the infection.
Herpes infection is more common in women than men. However, people of all ages, races, and sexual orientations can become infected with this disease. People who are HIV-positive, pregnant, or trying to become pregnant are at greater risk of contracting the virus.
There are many different ways to prevent contracting this disease. However, the best way to keep it from coming back is to abstain from sex. If you are in a relationship, it is important to practice safe sex.
To prevent having genital warts or other sexually transmitted diseases, people should always be tested for STDs and use condoms during intercourse. They should also be tested periodically to make sure they have not contracted herpes by avoiding sex with anyone who may have it.
The more you can do to prevent the disease and live a healthy sex life, the less chance you have of becoming infected again. There are also medical treatments available to help you with the symptoms.
A doctor will most likely prescribe antiviral medications to help reduce the severity of the infection and lessen the discomfort associated with it.
These medications are usually used to treat patients with chronic herpes
These medicines can reduce the pain associated with the burning and itching and the discomfort caused by blisters and sores. The medications can also be used to prevent future outbreaks by controlling the spread of the herpes simplex virus.
In addition, the medications can help with the inflammation of the lesions and sores. The medications may also provide some relief from the blisters and sores that occur.
Some people may prefer to apply a local anesthetic cream to the affected area to soothe the pain and itching associated with the infection. While these creams are designed to alleviate the symptoms, they are used to reduce the discomfort.
When using the creams, it is important to take precautions and use a condom. This is because these medicines can cause an outbreak if left untreated.
There are also medical treatments available to help patients of herpes. Some of these treatments include ointments, suppositories, nasal sprays, and topical applications.
Some of the ointments may be used for an extended period of time without any treatment. For this reason, it is important to talk to your doctor about your medication and the potential side effects of these medications.
Most of the products are applied directly to the blisters or sores, and they may last up to a week. They may also be used as a treatment for long term conditions such as genital warts and herpes.
Some of the topical treatments may be used over an extended period of time before being discarded. It is important to discuss the pros and cons of the treatment with your doctor before using any of these topical treatments.