How to get rid of herpes outbreak fast?

Can herpes be cured permanently?

Unfortunately, there is no permanent cure for any type of herpes infection. This is because the herpes virus is able to live dormant inside our nerve cells. With people that have normal immune systems, the herpesviruses kept at bay. It is not allowed to break out of the nerve cell bodies where lives. This is the reason why people that are healthy and have been infected with herpes virus are asymptomatic most of the time.

During times of stress or during times when our immune system is knocked down, the herpes viruses are sometimes allowed to sneak out of these neurons and head towards the skin where they can cause sores that can be painful and burn. The burning sensation is due to irritation of the nerve where the herpes virus lives.

The good news is is that we do have medications that work well to inhibit the viral replication. Medications such as acyclovir and Valacyclovir are helpful in reducing the frequency of herpes outbreaks and also limiting the duration of herpes outbreaks that occur well off the medication.

No cure for herpes, then how can I get rid of herpes outbreak fast?

Genital herpes cannot be cured. Antiviral medicine (acyclovir and related drugs) may relieve pain and discomfort and help get ride of the outbreak faster. Antiviral medicine (acyclovir and related drugs) may relieve pain and discomfort and help the outbreak go away faster. It may also reduce the number of outbreaks.

Follow your provider's instructions about how to take this medicine if it has been prescribed. There are two ways to take it:

One way is to take it for about 7 to 10 days only when symptoms occur. This typically shortens the time it takes for symptoms to clear up.
The other is to take it daily to prevent outbreaks.

Generally, there are very few if any side effects from this medicine. If they occur, side effects may include:fatigue, headache, nausea and vomiting, rash, tremor.

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How to heal herpes sores faster

Ask your doctor about antiviral medications. Antiviral drugs are intended to treat herpes at the first sign of an outbreak. Speak with your doctor about having a prescription written to have on hand in the event you have early symptoms of an outbreak and are unable to reach him/her. Acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir are the most commonly prescribed antiviral medications
Allow sores to be exposed to air. While it might seem like a good idea to cover up your sores with a bandage, bandaging sores actually slows healing. The best way to speed up healing time for your herpes sores is to allow them to be exposed to air and run their course
Leave your sores alone. Picking at sores can cause infections, which may further increase the amount of time that it take for your sores to heal. Stop yourself if you catch yourself picking at your sores. Leave them be and they will heal much faster.
Topical ointments for sores. There are several different over the counter ointments for herpes, but you should consult your doctor before choosing one to use on your sores.

Wear loose-fitting cotton underwear. DO NOT wear nylon or other synthetic pantyhose or underwear. Also, DO NOT wear tight-fitting pants.

How to ease herpes symptoms

Take acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin to relieve pain.
Apply cool compresses to sores several times a day to relieve pain and itching.
Women with sores on the vaginal lips (labia) can try urinating in a tub of water to avoid pain.

Why is there is no cure for herpes?

Most viruses attack our cells and attempt to multiply as soon as they enter our bodies. In response, our immune system releases white blood cells and antibodies to neutralize the virus and make it less harmful. Often, our immune systems can clear viruses out of our bodies, meaning we're no longer infected.

Unlike other viruses, herpes hides in the central nervous system, and our immune system can't easily access this area of our bodies. The virus can lie dormant in our central nervous systems for an extended period of time (this explains why people with herpes may go several months without any flare-ups after an initial outbreak, or never have any symptoms at all). The fact that our immune systems don't know how to protect us from herpes makes it extremely tough for scientists to make a preventive vaccine.

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How far away is a cure for herpes?

And while scientists have been working on a vaccine for decades. For the last 30 to 40 years vaccine development is focused on a specific type of approach called the sub-unit vaccine. They have been trying to make a lot of vaccines with that approach. And basically for herpes the approach has not worked. It keeps failing.

New research is about looking at a different approach. read more about How far away is a cure for herpes

Where to find ongoing genital herpes research and clinical trials?

The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) supports research to develop prevention methods and treatments for genital herpes. Details about current research efforts can be found on the NIAID website. NIH also maintains a database with information about clinical trials around the world. This database includes information on all genital herpes studies that are actively recruiting volunteers.

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