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Is there any cure for frequent genital herpes outbreaks? It comes out around periods time (before or after) every month. doc advised acyclovir course (for 5-10 days) every month before periods but seems not helping much to supress it. plz advise how to control and stop it ?

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Hi there...I can understand your concern. Acyclovir suppression therapy can be started if you are having recurrent genital herpes. It involves taking acyclovir for about 6 months to 1 year. But first ...  Read More

Namaste I'm facing recurrent herpes outbreak every month one after other. How long should I go for suppressive therapy? Which is best whether Acyclovir or Valacyclovir? How many doses per day? Kindly help 🙏

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Hello , Thanks for your trust and faith. Recurrent herpes is really tough and impacts lifestyle adversely. There is suppressive therapy that you are already on and I am sure you are under the care of ...  Read More

How to help the pain in genital, labia specifically. Hurts when urinating, blisters popped, what can I put on it to help with the pain

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Consult dermatologist ...  Read More

Sir can genital herpes spread by using same towel and soap of a person who is having outbreak of genital herpes?

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Mostly through intercourse... for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

I have genital warts infected in my Anal ar ea and also I have herpes infection . Please suggest me treatment .

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For anal warts cryotherapy. Herpes is recurrent. No permanent cure ...  Read More

My husband has herpes and is taking the antibiotics they prescribed him but he is frequently getting outbreaks and now he is getting them in his mouth why is this

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Good to get his food sleep activity pattern right ...  Read More

If somebody in my household has been diagnosed with genital herpes and is on medication for their first outbreak, is it possible for them to transmit the herpes to another family member from a towel that they used if it has been washed?

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No if it's washed ...  Read More

I am 39 weeks pregnant, my daughter has dropped so low that I can go into labor any day now. I am currently having a herpes outbreak. All my doctors say is to take acyclovir which hasn't been proven to even be safe while pregnant. What should I do! I want an emergency C-section to ensure that my daughter is safe & healthy.

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U need to take acyclovir and undergo lscs too ...  Read More

I'm suffering from genital herpes infection from last 2 years. As I was facing recurrent herpes outbreak I started taking Acyclovir 400 mg twice a day from December 2022 and stopped in mid of May 2023. Next week after stopping taking antiviral, herpes outbreak again appeared. How long I should take antiviral? Kindly help.

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For recurrent herpes genitalis need long term tretament. Either episodic treatment or continuos suppresive therapy which you had taken for almost 6 months. ...  Read More

Hi i have herpes outbreak on my bum cheek, i have applied zovirax acyclovir ointment. Should I be taking acyclovir tablet as well? Please advise

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You need to show gynecologist and dermatologist. Please get it che les. Do not self medicate. You need to be examined. Depending on the extent of the lesions we can decide on the dosage of oral acyclo ...  Read More

I have had 3 outbreaks of lip herpes in my 6 months of pregnancy. I used to have mostly 2 outbreaks in a year. But in this pregnancy I am having outbreaks more than usual. Is it anything to be concerned about? Would it affect the baby? I am not on any medication for herpes now. I have had acyclovir for 5 days thrice a week once.

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On lips , it wont usually. U were already getting it previously, so antibodies would have formed only. Take treatment for herpes during pregnancy also. ...  Read More

I recently found out my partner is cheating on me with a colleague and I have found out genital warts or herpes (not sure) on myself. What is the next step I should take now? I am feeling very scared. Please help

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Consult for physical examination and treatment. ...  Read More

Hi doctor If we have a herpes outbreak, if we have sex, does it cause HIV? Does herpies ulcer coss hiv

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Do you have blister now.. for details do direct online consultation with photo ...  Read More

Hi If we have a herpes outbreak, if we have sex, does it cause HIV? Does herpies ulcer coss hiv ...

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with genital herpes for the first time 3 years ago. Can I ever have sex with my uninfected partner without a condom? If not , how do I get pregnant ? I had only that initial outbreak and took treatment for a week. After that no outbreaks till date. Is it necessary that I'll infect my partner the moment we have unprotected sex? Al

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Please suggest if there is any ointment for genital area herpes/blister that is safe in pregnancy. It's my 4rth month and I am on susten 400 vaginal tablet twice a day.

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Can genital herpes be cured with homeopathic medicine ? is there any case that got cleared ? please respond

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Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus, the disease can affect both men and women. Pain, itching and small sores appear first. They form ulcers and scabs. A homoeopathic treatment will g ...  Read More

Can genital herpes be cured with medicine ? is there any case that got cleared ? please respond what steps should I take

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Have you got yourself tested? If yes please share the reports basis which we’ll be in a better position to guide and assist you further. ...  Read More

Hey if I have been treated for herpes and If I have sex with someone who doesn't have hiv when there is an outbreak of herpes without a condom will I get hiv Will I get hiv?

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I understand your concern, kindly make an appointment so it can be discussed ...  Read More

I am diagnosed with genital herpes recently.. i want to know how to decrease the chances of transmitting it to my future infant.. is there any chance that the baby will have any kind of deformity due to the virus?

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Are you pregnant? ...  Read More

Is there a cure for genital herpies in homoeopathic medicine? I have been under treatment for 7 months now, but the ulcers are the same. Can you please confirm that there is a cure for herpies are that they should be treated for life? If there is a cure, how long does it take? Please provide the details.

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Hi, practo user, It's a common sexually transmitted infection, need an image of affected part of yours to begine homoeo medication, please. Tke, care. ...  Read More

My wife had a herpes before and she also got the treatment of three months. But now doctor says that herpes course is completed. However she still having pain and also having itching.kindly suggest any best medicine

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Sir it requires case detail to start the treatment ...  Read More

I've been recently diagnosed with genital herpes,my partner is having recurring attacks of oral herpes since childhood but now he's asymptomatic,if we'll plan to have a baby after a year,can it affect our pregnancy..?

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Herpes can affect pregnancy but the incidence is not very high. It can be tested in the antenatal period and the mother can be treated. If pregnancy progresses uneventfully then the delivery should b ...  Read More

I've been recently diagnosed with genital herpes,my partner is having attacks of oral herpes since childhood,if we'll plan to have a baby after a year can it affect our pregnancy..?

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Greetings no it won't ...  Read More

My dermatologist diagnosed me with oral herpes simplex recently,I've lesion in oral mucosa,my partner has herpes outbreak sometimes,should i be worried about it..how often can it reoccur

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Take treatment and it will recur if ur body immunity is low so eay healthy ...  Read More

I have this every year around this time ...it is hard and painful...is this herpes or something else..if yes what is the treatment... please help

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This could be herpes. Is there appearance of fluid filled blisters in the starting? Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

For suppressive therapy of genital herpes, which is best among Acyclovir 400 mg and Valacyclovir 500 mg. What is their relative advantage and disadvantage. Kindly please clarify 🙏 Thanks

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Rashes around neck and itching and redness fots it seems like herpes kindly suggest treatment for herpes

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Is genital herpes curable in howany months ? Water bubbles on lips and skin .. is herpes curable ?

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Yes herpes is curable ...it's curable in 4-6weeks ...  Read More

I have molluscum in genital area my doctor suggested me some std tests all other tests were normal but hsv 2 igg test was positive with activity index of 1.58 i have never had any symptoms do i need to worry please suggest also using tretinoin from past 20 days on my molluscum bumps some have fade away some still persist but i havr noticed tip of m

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1. Hsv antibody test - might had transient symptoms. If active lesions present only treatment needed 2. Please apply oinments correctly to avoid irritation 3. Consult dermatologist for detailed evalua ...  Read More

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