| Herpes, or herpes simplex as it is called in the scientific sphere, represents a viral disease. The disease may appear in two types – oral herpes, also known as cold sores, that affects face and lips, and genital infection whose symptoms are painful or itchy sores on the genitals.
The herpes virus may be transmitted not only through coitus as many people think, but through a simple skin contact as well. A number of scientists assume that the virus can also be transmitted to an infant during childbirth if his or her mother is infected.
How to understand that you are infected with herpes? You'll see red sores, blisters or bumps on your mouth or genitals. They are usually either painful to touch or itchy. These blisters are little by little changing into scabs and then are healing.
So as to avert the infection of herpes you should be careful about your personal things like towels and clothes. Don't share these personal belongings with infected people. You should take into account that people with strong immune system are less subject to different infections including herpes, so keep to a healthy diet and do regular training to strengthen your immunity. Pay attention to your sexual contacts and do not forget about condoms. Wash your hands with soap after touching blisters and sores in order not to spread the infection in case you are already infected.
As a matter of fact, there is no such a medicine that totally kills the virus. That's the reason why preventive measures are the best way to cope with the infection. Antiviral medicines such as Flamivir are effective in decreasing the symptoms' aggressiveness. They are generally taken as a treatment method in the active phase of the disease. Alternative and herbal medicine is known to give some relief in its passive phase.
Anyhow, you should visit your doctor so as to get some recommendations on curing methods. But still, there are some steps to be taken on your own. First of all, you should stick to a diet pattern with considerable amount of amino acids, such as fish, vegetables and milk. It's also advisable to decrease the consumption of sweet food, particularly the one with aspartame, or a natural sweetener. Secondly, use tea tree oil which is famous for its antiviral properties. Such herbs as lemon balm, aloe vera and peppermint are also efficient in treating bumps. |
