If my blisters are popping does that mean the outbreak will be ending soon? Does the outbreak suppose to smell? During the outbreak should I wash or wait until it's over?
It should not smell and you can still wash like normal to keep the area clean (pat dry well). Bursting is part of the process, but it is not over yet. After bursting, the lesions typically ulcerate before starting to heal, which may or may not involve crusting/scabbing (depends on the location). Sometimes, with first outbreaks only, a second crop of lesions may form about a week later.
Get some Zovirax cream from your doctor. They will go away in 3days
My Dr said there is no cream that would help...now I'm lost
Current medical advice is to treat genital herpes with any one of the three approved oral meds, not the topical treatments, because the oral meds are systemic, with the added benefit of reducing transmission if taken daily. However, I tried acyclovir cream (intended for cold sores) anyway, because why not, and I found that it actually helps hasten healing. Doesn't reduce transmission, though.
That is the cream, I have it now. Google it!
I'm gonna ask my Dr to prescribe me some...I'm taking 2000mg/valtrex a day and still having OB one after another! Idk wtf is going on, soon as it seems like it's clearing up another set comes out...I'm losing all hope here
I had OBs back to back too. That's why I just decided to take meds everyday. Also try lysine 1000, vitamin C & a multivitamin to boost your immune system. You could have a low immune system to cause the OBs or stress
I've tried lysine and vitamin c also the garlic and eating raw veggies and STILL HAVING OB back to
Back
I'm sorry to hear that. That's why I take the pills everyday. Those big dark blue ones. They are a life saver for me
I take 2000mg/valtrex a day and still ...one group clears up and BAMM!! Another starts...no
Pain or itch just a slight tingle is the only sign that it's comming...I'm just losing all hope that for once I can look down and see myself clear...this sucks ass
Do you think I'll have outbreaks all the time being as though I have Gental herpes?
It depends on your body. How your immune system is, how you live your life. You almost have to change your life style to prevent OBs. Exercise, eat healthy, take vitamins. Chocolate, stress, sex, like anything can cause an OB.
Thanks I washed today and was so happy it didn't burn like it do when I use the bathroom. I'm just waiting for this to clear and I hope they don't come back to back to back I don't think I can take this back to back I'll probably....... Nevermind I'm logging back off
Thanks I washed today and was so happy it didn't burn like it do when I use the bathroom. I'm just waiting for this to clear and I hope they don't come back to back to back I don't think I can take this back to back I'll probably....... Nevermind I'm logging back off
Wow I wonder what makes having sex cause a outbreak. This is just making me sad.
The second crop of lesions I mentioned are technically part of the first outbreak. Back to back outbreaks are not common and are much, much milder than the first, so don't worry!
Just don't stress. Stress will cause OBs
The cream should be available over the counter. Comes in a tiny tube. Mine is generic, so not branded Zovirax. Works well for me. Have you had any of your back to back recurrences swab tested? It is most unusual to experience such frequency with herpes, especially while on the meds as well. Just wondering if it is something indirectly related and not actually herpes.
No, back to back outbreaks are not common. Triggers also vary from person to person, so you don't need to change your diet unless you find something is triggering. I still consume chocolate, nuts, caffeine, occasional alcohol, etc.