by Dr. H, Medical Director www.herpes.org
I received a question from a nice person the other day who noted that some of my pages had not been updated in awhile. I had to agree, and I thought for a bit about how the stresses and strains of clinical practice make it hard for me to get to the Web as often as I should. I promise to do better, though!
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If one looks back into the medical literature, many different treatment recommendations can be found for herpes infections (HI) going back many decades. Prior to the arrival of effective anti-viral compounds, treatment options included such diverse concepts as topical application of deoxyglucose or the surgical removal of infected areas. The former ultimately was proved to be ineffective, and the latter resulted in individuals having viral recurrences along the surgical scar. Neither, of course, are recommended by anyone today.
Medical Director, www.herpes.org
Updated November 1, 2006
If one looks back into the medical literature, many different treatment recommendations can be found for herpes infections (HI) going back many decades. Prior to the arrival of effective anti-viral compounds, treatment options included such diverse concepts as topical application of deoxyglucose or the surgical removal of infected areas. The former ultimately was proved to be ineffective, and the latter resulted in individuals having viral recurrences along the surgical scar. Neither, of course, are recommended by anyone today.
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This Anti-Viral Oil Applied to the Skin Reduces Herpes Symptoms
The Medical Director of Herpes.org has reviewed the scientific literature on the antiviral component of the “H-BALM” Product produced by Forces of Nature USA and has found that it offers real benefit in controlling the symptoms of oral and genital herpes outbreaks.
It is especially effective for pain control and helps shorten the duration of symptoms. Learn more about All Natural Treatment Options.
by Sally G. M.S.W.
www.herpes.org
Sadly, in much of society, a stigma is associated with the Herpes virus. And, for unknown reasons, it is the “go to” sexually transmitted disease (STD) in pop culture when the goal is to ridicule or shame someone. Jokes about Herpes or about people possibly having the virus appear regularly in movies, television, radio, and on the Internet.
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by Dr. H., Medical Director
www.herpes.org
Herpes is a virus, specifically “herpesvirus hominus”. Simplex is a sub-category of that family. Simplex falls into five categories, types 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8. Generally type I infects the mouth in humans and type II affects the genital tract, but there is a substantial overlap. Type 6 and 7 cause an infection of infancy and Type 8 has been associated with Kaposi’s Sarcoma which is seen in HIV.
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by Dr. H., Medical Director
www.herpes.org
Living with genital herpes as a chronic health condition is a relatively straightforward process. And while outbreaks can certainly be a nuisance, it is the individual’s outlook on life and degrees of fatigue, anxiety, and stress that can complicate the management of the virus.
The message of this paper is that through some basic education and awareness, people with genital herpes can feel more at peace with the condition as they achieve excellent control of the disease, avoid spreading it elsewhere on the body, prevent family members from catching it, and significantly lower the risk of transmitting the infection to their partner.
This page gives straight-forward answers to many of the top several questions asked by the clients using www.herpes.org. These questions will be kept as current as new information surfaces and clients’ needs change. External sites mentioned will open in a new window.
WE NEVER EVER POST LETTERS SENT TO US BY OUR CLIENTS. THE LETTERS THAT FOLLOW ARE SUMMARY QUESTIONS OF SOME OF THE MANY THOUSANDS OF QUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN SENT TO US OVER THE YEARS.
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