Herpes is the name of a collection of viruses that cause sore blisters and sores.

One kind of herpes (herpes simplex virus or HSV) causes both cold sores around the mouth and genital herpes (herpes around the sexual organs).

Herpes zoster is another kind of herpes, and it causes chickenpox and shingles.

There's no cure for herpes. Once someone has been infected with the herpes virus, it stays in the body.

Medications can alleviate the embarrassment of outbreaks or limit their frequency.

But it's better to prevent herpes infection.
It is estimated that a large majority of humans will knowledge oral or genital herpes.

Herpes infects the nerve cells of the spinal cord (genital herpes) and the anxiety at the base of the brain (oral herpes). The virus is contagious.

Anyone having symptom of oral or genital herpes infection must not allow these areas to come into direct contact with one more person.

When the virus has been transmit, the infection is permanent.

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Causes of Herpes

Herpes is generally caused by two types of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections - HSV type 1 and HSV type 2.

While the former causes cold sores or fever blisters in the region of the mouth, an after effect of oral sex, the latter spreads from first to last sexual call and skin-to-skin contact.

Symptoms of Genital Herpes

Symptoms of genital herpes can vary. Many individuals infected have few, if any, noticeable symptoms.

In people who do have symptom, the symptoms start 2 to 20 days after exposure to someone with HSV infection. Symptoms may last for several weeks.

Treatment of Herpes

Although there is no cure for herpes, some drugs have been effectual in falling the frequency and duration of outbreak. It might be a good idea to discuss options with your doctor.

During an outbreak, keep the impure area as clean and dry as possible. This will help your natural healing process.

Some doctors recommend warm shower in order to cleanse the infected area. Afterwards, towel dry gently, or dry the area with a hair dryer on a low or cool setting.

To prevent chaffing, some people also find it obliging to avoid tight-fitting undergarments. Most creams and lotions do no good and may even irritate.


Home Remedies for Herpes

One of the simplest home remedies for herpes is the use of black tea bag.

Prepare black tea using any general black tea bag. Thereafter, leave the bag to cool down a bit.

Place the tea bag on the precious area for about 5 - 6 minutes and repeat this practice for 2 - 3 times a day.

Application of ice pack to the overstated area not only gives a soothing feeling, but inhibits the spread of the virus by lowering the hotness of the area.

This is among the many herpes home remedies, which labor best when put to use during the early stages of the infection.

Take care, not to apply the ice in a as the crow flies line on the sores. Rather, wrap it in a towel and then treat the exaggerated area.

The antibacterial and antiviral property of the manuka honey makes it one of the finest home remedies for herpes. It's use has been known to encourage a fast healing process of HSV infections.

The sores or the blisters can from time to time itch like crazy and it would be unwise to irritate them by scratching.

So to take care of the eager in a safe manner, prepare a mix of any astringent powder and water and apply it to the exaggerated part. It will help the sore to dry up speedily and help it pull through fast.



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