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Herpes Labialis (Cold Sore) General Info
Herpes Labialis (Cold Sore) The Herpes virus has always been a notorious one when causing infection, primarily because of how difficult it is to treat. Herpes simplex in particular is rather stubborn, with a majority of the population having suffered from it at one point …
We love H-Balm and now we see others do too!
As you know, several staff members suffer from herpes. We get various vendors sending us free samples of their herpes products. Very often these are “natural” or homeopathic remedies. We’ve seen some of them work and some of them not work. One of the …
You Might Have Genital Herpes: Now What?
Genital herpes is not a disease that anyone should take lightly. While it isn’t a life threatening disease, it is one that lasts a lifetime, and it is highly contagious to others. The truth of the matter is that most people with genital herpes are …
Pictures of Herpes and Genital Herpes
One of the most common mistakes that anyone with herpes can do is to begin a search of self-diagnosis based on herpes pictures they find on the Internet. Some of the most gruesome herpes pictures are on display on the sites you will explore when …
Symptoms of HSV1 & HSV2
(Herpes and Genital Herpes) Genital herpes is a contagious viral infection that affects an estimated 45 million Americans. To place this in a broader more mentally visible picture, genital herpes is affecting as many as one in every four people who are sexually active. There …
Herpes Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How common is herpes? A: Most Americans have herpes, either as genital herpes, or as cold sores, the main difference is site of preference and social acceptance. Experts estimate that 60 million Americans have the virus that causes the genital form of herpes. In …
Defining the differences in types of HSV
For anyone living with genital herpes – the most common attempt at disclosure will be to compare the infection to that of oral herpes or “cold sores.” There always seems to be an underlying need to somehow “lessen” the severe perceptions that one may have …
Recurring Herpes
Some people will have no recurrences. The great majority of people will have three or fewer recurrences per year. Some people will have more frequent recurrences. Recurrences are often minor (single, small blisters) but must be recognized because the blisters are contagious. Most people with …
Helping Yourself Through Diagnosing Herpes
How you can feel better about yourself after the diagnosis of Herpes? An estimated 40 million Americans have genital Herpes and another 50 million have oral Herpes. Research data released in 1997 showed that 21.9% of Americans 12 and older are infected with HSV-2 (genital …
Precautions During a Herpes Outbreak
Precautions During an Outbreak: Soak in a tub of cool water 2 3 times daily to help reduce inflammation. Keep affected area as clean and dry as possible. After a bath or shower use a hair dryer set on cool to dry the area where …
