Herpes
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Honey as a Herpes Treatment
Honey is known to have anti-microbial and wound healing properties and so it has been tested as a possible herpes treatment. The results are actually somewhat promising.
Honey is known to have anti-microbial and wound healing properties and so it has been tested as a possible herpes treatment. The results are actually somewhat promising.
Mat Herpes - Herpes Gladiatorum
Herpes transmission is extremely effective, which is one of the reasons why it is such a common disease. Although people think of herpes as an STD, it can also be spread through more casual skin-to-skin contact, such as during wrestling. "Wrestler's Herpes" is referred to as herpes gladiatorum.
Herpes transmission is extremely effective, which is one of the reasons why it is such a common disease. Although people think of herpes as an STD, it can also be spread through more casual skin-to-skin contact, such as during wrestling. "Wrestler's Herpes" is referred to as herpes gladiatorum.
Alternative Therapies for Herpes
Many people have tried alternative and complementary therapies for herpes infections with varying results. Here is a place to share your experiences using lysine, zinc, echinacea, and other natural treatments.
Many people have tried alternative and complementary therapies for herpes infections with varying results. Here is a place to share your experiences using lysine, zinc, echinacea, and other natural treatments.
Is Lysine an Effective Treatment for Herpes?
Although popular belief is that lysine is an effective herpes treatment there is very little scientific evidence that lysine actually affects the course of a herpes infection.
Although popular belief is that lysine is an effective herpes treatment there is very little scientific evidence that lysine actually affects the course of a herpes infection.
Is Resolve Herpes a Scam?
Resolve Herpes advertises itself as a surefire cure for genital herpes, but there is no data to support its claim. Currently there is no herpes cure available. Resolve Herpes is just another snake oil product looking for your money and preying on your hope.
Resolve Herpes advertises itself as a surefire cure for genital herpes, but there is no data to support its claim. Currently there is no herpes cure available. Resolve Herpes is just another snake oil product looking for your money and preying on your hope.
Can I protect myself from herpes by always using a condom?
You can not entirely prevent herpes transmission by using a condom, but you can reduce it. Unlike many other sexually transmitted diseases, herpes spreads by skin-to-skin contact instead of through bodily fluids. Since condoms don't cover all potentially infectious skin, they can not completely stop herpes spread.
You can not entirely prevent herpes transmission by using a condom, but you can reduce it. Unlike many other sexually transmitted diseases, herpes spreads by skin-to-skin contact instead of through bodily fluids. Since condoms don't cover all potentially infectious skin, they can not completely stop herpes spread.
How Do I Tell My Partner I Have Herpes
When you have genital herpes, it can be very difficult to bring up your condition with a new romantic partner. Although herpes is just a virus, it's extremely socially stigmatized, and many people are afraid that they may be rejected because of their condition. Although it is true that some people will be unable to see past a genital herpes diagnosis, many people who are living with herpes have f…
When you have genital herpes, it can be very difficult to bring up your condition with a new romantic partner. Although herpes is just a virus, it's extremely socially stigmatized, and many people are afraid that they may be rejected because of their condition. Although it is true that some people will be unable to see past a genital herpes diagnosis, many people who are living with herpes have f…
Can One Virus Cause Genital Herpes and Oral Herpes at the Same Time?
Although common wisdom says otherwise, it's possible for you to be infected with the same type of herpes virus at both genital and oral sites at the same time.
Although common wisdom says otherwise, it's possible for you to be infected with the same type of herpes virus at both genital and oral sites at the same time.
Living with Herpes - User Stories
What is it like living with herpes? Share your stories about good and bad experiences you've had when dealing with this highly stigmatized disease.
What is it like living with herpes? Share your stories about good and bad experiences you've had when dealing with this highly stigmatized disease.
How Accurate is the Herpes Blood Test?
When you get tested for a disease, it's nice to have a good idea of how accurate the test is. Although how good a test is depends a lot on who it's being used on, here's a rough estimate of the accuracy of your herpes blood test results.
When you get tested for a disease, it's nice to have a good idea of how accurate the test is. Although how good a test is depends a lot on who it's being used on, here's a rough estimate of the accuracy of your herpes blood test results.
If I Have Cold Sores (HSV1) Am I Protected Against Genital Herpes (HSV2)?
Some people think that having cold sores means that their body is more resistant to genital herpes. There hasn't been a lot of research on the subject, but what there has suggests they are wrong.
Some people think that having cold sores means that their body is more resistant to genital herpes. There hasn't been a lot of research on the subject, but what there has suggests they are wrong.
Is There A Cure For Herpes?
Recent news reports suggested that a cure for cold sores might be just beyond the horizon. What the research actually said is cause for herpes hope, but probably not in the next few years.
Recent news reports suggested that a cure for cold sores might be just beyond the horizon. What the research actually said is cause for herpes hope, but probably not in the next few years.
Cold Sores - Oral Herpes - HSV-1
Cold sores are herpes too, so why is it that they are so much less stigmatized than genital herpes? Understand the differences, and similarities, between the two conditions.
Cold sores are herpes too, so why is it that they are so much less stigmatized than genital herpes? Understand the differences, and similarities, between the two conditions.
Does Having Genital Herpes Increase My Risk of Getting HIV?
Genital herpes isn't just a problem in and of itself, it also increases your risk of getting HIV.
Genital herpes isn't just a problem in and of itself, it also increases your risk of getting HIV.
Can Cold Sores Give Me Genital Herpes?
The herpes virus that causes cold sores may prefer to live near your mouth, but that doesn't mean it can't spread to your genitals.
The herpes virus that causes cold sores may prefer to live near your mouth, but that doesn't mean it can't spread to your genitals.
Is there any benefit to treating my herpes if I don't often have symptoms?
Even if you don't ever have herpes outbreaks there may be some benefit to using daily suppressive therapy. This is because even people who have never had an outbreak can transmit the virus to their partner.
Even if you don't ever have herpes outbreaks there may be some benefit to using daily suppressive therapy. This is because even people who have never had an outbreak can transmit the virus to their partner.
Contracting and Treating Herpes (Video)
An excellent video covering the basics of herpes.
An excellent video covering the basics of herpes.
Living With Herpes
Genital herpes is a frightening diagnosis for many people. Society may have exposed them to messages suggesting that people with herpes are dirty or somehow flawed. However, genital herpes is just a disease like any other--a disease, in fact, that affects approximately one in five Americans.
Genital herpes is a frightening diagnosis for many people. Society may have exposed them to messages suggesting that people with herpes are dirty or somehow flawed. However, genital herpes is just a disease like any other--a disease, in fact, that affects approximately one in five Americans.
Genital Herpes (HSV)
Genital and oral herpes are only caused by two of the family of six herpes viruses that can infect humans.
Genital and oral herpes are only caused by two of the family of six herpes viruses that can infect humans.
How Do I Get Tested For Herpes?
It's not always easy to find out whether or not you're infected with herpes.Warning: Photos May Offend Some Viewers
It's not always easy to find out whether or not you're infected with herpes.Warning: Photos May Offend Some Viewers
How is Herpes Treated?
Herpes can be treated, but not cured, with certain anti-viral medications.
Herpes can be treated, but not cured, with certain anti-viral medications.
What Are The Symptoms of Herpes?
The sores associated with herpes infection are very distinctive.
Warning: Photos May Offend Some Viewers
The sores associated with herpes infection are very distinctive.
Warning: Photos May Offend Some Viewers
What Do I Need To Know About Herpes During Pregnancy?
When an infant is infected with herpes, it can be life threatening.
When an infant is infected with herpes, it can be life threatening.