Many people make enquiries about 'natural' remedies and their place in the treatment of herpes simplex virus. Caution is recommended when considering alternative medicines. People living with herpes are often a vulnerable target group for those touting miracle cures, which never come cheaply. The natural course of HSV infection, in most people, is such that the number of episodes reduces over time and some people never have recurrences. Therefore 'cure' claims are often linked to outcomes that were inevitable even without the 'natural' remedy.
Some people apply 'natural' remedies directly to the genital area.
Just because a product is 'natural' it does not mean it is necessarily suitable for the delicate skin and mucous membrane of the genital area, and it may possibly delay healing, rather than help the process. For further information see our ' Treatment Options for Genital Herpes ' leaflet. When first diagnosed with genital herpes, many people are anxious about what the infection will mean in a current sexual relationship or when searching for a new sexual partner. Some people experience a burden of responsibility when they know that they have an incurable infection, It is important to remember that your partner may already be infected. If they are, they may experience mild or unrecognised symptoms like many people who are infected.