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How herpes is treated: early antivirals, suppressive therapy and urgent care. The virus stays, symptoms can be controlled.
Herpes cannot be cured, because the virus stays in the body, but its symptoms can be controlled well.
Medical treatment
Supportive care
Complementary care
Ayurveda, yoga and stress management may support comfort and resilience. They are adjuncts, and the evidence that they stop the virus is limited.
Seek urgent care for
Key point
You cannot clear the virus, but timely antivirals make episodes shorter, milder and less contagious.
Before your appointment
Note when the first symptoms began, where the sores or rash are, and any fever or pain. List past episodes, triggers, partners who should know, and any pregnancy. Bring your medicines and past reports, including HIV or STI tests. Ask about antiviral options, how to protect others and the warning signs that mean you should call 112 or 102.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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