One must avoid messing with the lesion until a doctor can be seen. Control of recurrences can be obtained through medicine both oral and topical. Acyclovir is the most popular and most prescribed for the control of outbreaks and symptoms. VIR may be a dominant means of symptomatic relief in the future since there are new strains of genital herpes in which Acyclovir has no effect. Red Marine Algea is available in capsules as well as the topical for symptomatic relief.
Many experts suggests medicinal plants for the use of relief because of lesser side effects.
Other suggestions are increase take of Vitamins C and E, and also Zinc for a boost of your immune system against the herpes virus. Without the proper education and services focusing on this infectious disease, it will continue to be a growing problem. Control of Communicable Diseases Manual. United Book Press Inc., 1995. In keeping with the earlier theme that I reported on - The Herpes Home Page, I have decided to do my project on herpes.