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All You Wanted To Know About Herpes Cure |
| Date Added: February 19, 2010 03:16:46 PM |
| Author: dacnielle20 |
| Category: Health: Medicine |
| Herpes simplex, or herpes like it's called informally, is a viral disease. There are two types of the disease – oral infection, also known as cold sores, that affects face and lips, and genital herpes whose symptoms are painful sores on the genitals. The herpes virus may be transmitted not just through coitus, but through a simple skin contact as well. A group of scientists consider that the herpes virus can also be transmitted to an infant during birth in case his mother is infected. How to understand that you're infected with herpes? You will see red blisters, bumps or sores on your lips or genitals. They are as a rule itchy or painful to touch. These sores are little by little changing into scabs and then are healing on their own. To avert the herpes infection you have to take proper care about your personal belongings like clothes and towels. Don't share these personal things with people infected by herpes virus. You should know that people with strong immunity are less amenable to different infections including herpes, so stick to a healthy diet and do regular exercises to strengthen your immunity. Be careful with your sexual contacts and do not forget about condoms. In case you are already infected, wash your hands with soap and water after touching blisters and sores not to spread the infection. As a matter of fact, there's no such a medicine which truly kills the herpes virus. So preventive measures are the best way to cope with the infection. Antiviral medications such as Acyclovir or Flamivir are efficient in reducing the symptoms' frequency and aggressiveness. They are generally taken as a remedy in the active phase of the herpes disease. Herbal and alternative medicine is famous for its relief effect in its passive phase. Anyhow, you have to consult a physician so as to get some recommendations on treatment methods. But nevertheless, there are a number of actions to be taken on your own. Firstly, you should stick to a diet with considerable amount of amino acids, like fish, vegetables and milk. It's also important to decrease the amount of sweet food, particularly the one with aspartame, or a natural sweetener. Secondly, apply tea tree oil to your bumps, since it is known for its antiviral properties. Such herbs like lemon balm, peppermint and aloe vera are also efficient in treating lip bumps. |
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