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Herpes outbreak. Scab healing

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hurt99699
hurt99699

i had my initial outbreak monday, scabs came tuesday, went to the doctor wednesday but he couldnt do a culture since infection already scabbing. Did blood work waiting on those results back but doctor already confirmed it is herpes . no discomfort, no fever, no itching. no pain while urinating, i guess im lucky in a way. Question is how to get the scabs to heal quicker. Hate looking at them reminding me of this disease i have 😦 all suggestions welcomed image

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  • sara73035
    sara73035 hurt99699

    Posted

    Are you taking antiviral medication? It helps speeding up the healing process!

    • hurt99699
      hurt99699 sara73035

      Posted

      yes i was prescribed valtrax Twice a day for a week. then i think ill so the suppressive therapy afterwards

    • klm1213
      klm1213 hurt99699

      Posted

      I've been on the suppressive therapy for about 2 years and haven't had an outbreak since..

  • hurt99699
    hurt99699

    Posted

    Got Culture results back today it says, Not Isolated. What does that mean?

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