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Illustrator: Alan Defibaugh. Attention Editors: Reprint our articles and illustrations in your own publication. Our material is not copyrighted. For more consumer health news and information, visit health. For wellness toolkits, visit www. Site Menu Home. November Print this issue. Send us your comments. Related Stories. Back to Top. You should use a diluted solution if you have sensitive skin. Older research suggests that topical application of manuka honey may be as effective as acyclovir at treating HSV-1 and HSV Manuka honey can be applied directly without dilution.

Goat milk contains an antiviral agent that may work against herpes simplex. You can apply goat milk directly without dilution. Some research suggests that chamomile essential oil has soothing and virus-fighting properties that may help treat HSV It must be diluted with a carrier oil.

Ginger essential oil has the potential to kill the herpes virus on contact. Thyme essential oil also has potential to fight the herpes virus. Greek sage oil may also fight the herpes virus. Eucalyptus oil may be a potent antiviral against herpes. It also soothes and promotes healing. Mexican oregano oil contains carvacrol, a powerful antiviral ingredient. Lemon balm extract essential oil may suppress outbreaks and reduce your risk for transmission.

Older research suggests that a topical sage-rhubarb preparation may be as effective as acyclovir at treating the symptoms of HSV This mixture must be diluted with a carrier oil. These properties make licorice extract a promising treatment for outbreaks. You can apply licorice directly without dilution.

Echinacea extract may be an effective antiviral against both strains of herpes simplex. You can apply Echinacea extract directly without dilution. Neem extract may also have significant anti-herpes properties. Pure Neem extract is potent and may burn your skin. If you have a cold sore :. If you have a genital herpes outbreak:. If nothing seems to be working, make an appointment with a doctor or other healthcare professional. They can assess your symptoms and work with you to find the right medication.

They may also be able to recommend other complementary treatments. Read this article in Spanish. Can you pop a cold sore like a pimple? HSV-2 is rarely transmitted through oral sex, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. Here's what you need to know about herpes transmission. Practicing safe sex is crucial to the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Learn more. There are five different stages of a cold sore.

The first stage starts about 24 hours before the blister appears. The blister appears in stage 2…. Cold sores…. At-home STI testing kits are becoming increasingly popular. All well and good for the mice, but do these viruses benefit us too? Barton thinks so. In his study, two very different strains — murine gammaherpesvirus 68 gHV68 and murine cytomegalovirus MCMV — had the same effect.

He believes that providing bacterial resistance is a general property of all herpesviruses. There is certainly growing evidence to support his claims. If many people, the latent viruses reactivate regularly, but not strongly enough to cause major symptoms.

In these cases, doctors have seen higher levels of cytokines and long-term activation of the immune system, just like Barton saw in his mice. Barton even suggests that herpesvirus infection may play a role in protecting against allergies. Allergies are the result. But at least one study found that people who are infected with the Epstein-Barr herpesvirus EBV are less likely to show sensitive antibody reactions to allergens in their environment.

Clearly, the subject is a rich vein for further research. Can herpes be cured? There is no cure for herpes. However, there are medicines that can prevent or shorten outbreaks. Can I still have sex if I have herpes? If you have herpes, you should tell your sex partner s and let him or her know that you do and the risk involved. Using condoms may help lower this risk but it will not get rid of the risk completely. Having sores or other symptoms of herpes can increase your risk of spreading the disease.

Even if you do not have any symptoms, you can still infect your sex partners. What is the link between genital herpes and HIV?

Genital herpes can cause sores or breaks in the skin or lining of the mouth, vagina, and rectum. The genital sores caused by herpes can bleed easily. When the sores come into contact with the mouth, vagina, or rectum during sex, they increase the risk of giving or getting HIV if you or your partner has HIV. Outsmarting Herpes About 16 percent of people between the ages of 15 and 49 worldwide live with herpes simplex virus-2, seen here inside the nucleus of a cell. Outsmarting Herpes Dr.

Herpes is forever. Submitted by Carissa R Violante on November 18,