| Herpes, or herpes simplex like it's called in the scientific sphere, represents a viral disease. There are 2 kinds of the disease – genital infection whose symptoms are painful or itchy sores on the genitals and oral infection, aka cold sores, that influences mainly face and lips.
The virus of herpes may be transmitted not just through sexual contacts, but through a simple skin contact as well. A number of scientists suppose that the virus can also be transmitted to a baby during birth if his or her mother is infected.
How to understand that suffer from herpes? You'll see red sores, blisters or bumps on the lips or in genital area. They are usually itchy or painful to touch. These blisters are gradually turning into scabs and then are healing.
To avert the herpes infection you have to be careful about your personal belongings such as towels and clothes. Don't share these personal belongings with infected people. You should know that people with strong immunity are less subject to various infections, so keep to a healthy diet and do regular training to strengthen your immunity. Sexual contacts are the most widespread reason for herpes infection, so be attentive to your sexual partners and do not forget about condoms. Wash your hands with water and soap after touching blisters and sores not to spread the infection in case you're already infected.
In fact, there's no such a medication which totally kills the virus of herpes. So preventive measures are the best way to avoid the infection. Anti-viral medications such as Flamivir are effective in decreasing the symptoms' aggressiveness. They are generally taken as a remedy in the active phase of the herpes disease. Alternative and herbal medicine is known to give some relief in its passive phase.
Anyhow, you should turn to your doctor so as to get some suggestions on treatment methods. But still, there are some steps that you may take on your own. Firstly, you should stick to a diet pattern with considerable amount of amino acids, such as fish, vegetables and milk products. It's also important to reduce the amount of sweet food, particularly the one with aspartame, or a natural sweetener. Secondly, use tea tree oil which is famous for its anti-viral properties. Such herbs as lemon balm, peppermint and aloe vera are also effective in curing lip blisters. |