I was just diagnosed with HSV-1 this past week. I didn't even get to the doctor until after my bumps went away, they weren't that bad I thought it was just razor burn. I was just in a lot of pain and could barely walk so I went to the doctor and the test came back positive. My boyfriend now has broken out into a cluster of fever blisters above his lip. We haven't had any sexual activity for weeks since I was experiencing my first symptoms but obviously I could have had it and given it to him way back then or vice versa and he not know he had it. We aren't too concerned about who had it and how we got it since we will never know and we've been together for 3 years and are very serious and close. He's been very supportive and we're both trying to get as educated as we can and understand this virus.
He hasn't gone to the Doctor yet is planning on it this week, but I was wondering anyone who had HSV-1 on or above their lips what is the best treatment? How long does it last? He's not in pain it's just swollen and has now scabbed over. The scab came off on its own tonight. It doesn't look lIke it's getting better so I wanted to see if anyone had any advice as mine was genital hsv-1.
Thank you.