Is this herpes?

DID THE DR THINK YOU HAVE herpes? mine looks just like that and they said no

he didnt want to say yes or no. so he took a test

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it gets much easier i promise!

feel free to message me if you want advice or info! or just feel like a chat

found out i have type 1 today as well. But im more than okay. If you need someone to talk to im here for you. i had a whole panoc attack but i realized, what am i scared of?? im not going to die. and neither will you. its not the worst thing that could happen to you i PROMISE

iv had hsv1 for as long as i can remember and have only had about 3 spots in my life its not the end of the world

ill keep that in mind

there is no meds for hsv1 ? since its not as serious?

u can use zovirax for hsv1

there is really no difference between 1&2.

yes statistics show that hsv1 may flair up less genitally then orally and hsv2 rarely effects the mouth!

but i know people that have worse outbreaks with hsv1 then with hsv2.

its bascially the same virus bar a few differences in its make up! there isnt a preferable one to have. hsv1 is actually more prevelant and becoming stronger genitally.

if its genitally or orally you can take antivirals for both strains! some people with hsv1 like to use antivirals to stop any further outbreaks and to cut transmisson rates.

please do not use zovirax for genital herpes.

please dont use this site only if seeking education! i can send you good resources via mail!

they asked for treatment for hsv1 ?? zovirax is used for that iv used it myself noone mentioned putting it on genital herpes

plus u can use zovirax on genital herpes its available on prescriptioni its also known as Acyclovir topical cream it can be used on the lips and also genital herpes

i was only wondering because my doctor told me it wasnt a big deal

its not u may only have one or 2 outbreaks again iv only had 3 in 38 years its no biggie

iv never used anything to treat mine because its never bothered me they clear up on there own

just put zovirax on to stop them spreading

how long would yours take to clear up?

usually about 12 days

sometimes less than that only ever had 3 outbreaks and one spot each time

her outbreak is genitally?

hsv1 effect both the genitals and the oral are?

??? it dosnt matter you can use the cream orally or genitally whats your beef ?

the only difference is hers is on. the genitals mines on the mouth its still hsv1 and u can still use the cream wat do u think they giv ppl who cant take tablets they giv them antiviral cream pregnant women use it to its not as effective granted but its still used an i know that for a fact ...your comment makes no sense at all

No beef at all! It's a forum people are able to give what ever input they what! Using topical acyclovir isn't really recommend for genital! I'm not saying you can't use it, just will take ages to clear the outbreak! Oral and genital outbreaks are slightly different! Most genital won't scab over and the cream usually isn't fully absorbed due to discharge etc!

Just want to make sure she had good information! It's hard being first diagnosed when it's genital! I've herpes myself genitally and have tried it! Im also nurse who works in sexual health and have a interest herpes education and working again stigma! Personally I can say it's not worth putting on a genital outbreak! People with poor immune systems or liver issues will be given it! Pregnant women are usually given antivirals orally or intravenously coming to the end of their third trimester! Zovirax also won't stop the outbreak from occurring! That's fine if you don't think my comment makes sense 😃 have a nice day!

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things are done differently here as hsv1 and hsv2 become resistant overtime to antivirals therefore they only treat with tablets if theres more than an few episodes and no it dosnt stop an outbreak i never said that it did as stated in my comment above it stops the spread hence why i only get one as i apply as soon as i notice one coming and just because one medication dosnt help your situation it may improve others everybody is different being in the medical field myself i thought u would have known that otherwise it there would be no point in prescribing and selling it if it didnt work it would be a pointless product ..