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What is herpes simplex?

Herpes simplex is an infection that mainly affects the mouth or genital area.

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with herpes simplex?

What are the symptoms associated with herpes simplex?

What are the treatment options for herpes simplex?

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herpes, allergic reaction or ingrown hair? - Dermatology Community

- 1 hour ago

About less than a week ago I had a breakout around the area above my upper lip. It looks ...

Simple Testing Question - Herpes Community

- Nov 03, 2009

I have just one basic question. In September, my doctor ran an STD blood test panel on me i...

Catching Herpes Simples - Herpes Community

- Oct 29, 2009

I was exposed to herpes simplex (cold sores) a little over four weeks ago. Before then, I ...

Was I Misdiagnosed With Herpes? - Dermatology Community

- Oct 28, 2009

For 2 weeks now I have had a painful, itching, red rash with small scarlet bumps in a somew...

Medication prevention Valtrex - Herpes Community

- Oct 28, 2009

I had a severe outbreak of Herpes Simplex 2 about 4 weeks ago, & promptly jumped on the Val...

Recurring non-genital, non-oral herpetic rash - STDs Community

- Oct 18, 2009

For about 4 or 5 years now I continually get a really annoying herpetic rash. I did get a ...

Valtrex vs Acyclovir for herpes suppression? - STDs Community

- Oct 13, 2009

I went in today to see my doctor and she suggested that rather than be on Acyclovir (as I h...

I think I might be slightly paranoid.. but - Herpes Community

- Oct 12, 2009

3-4 months ago, when I wasn't with my boyfriend, he had sex with a girl without a condom. H...

herpes simplex neuralgia - Neurology Community

- Oct 05, 2009

Areas in which a post herpes simplex neuralgia might occur. Does it ever cause a diffuse n...

Just Diagnosed with Herpes 1 in the Urethra, Head of Penis. - Herpes Community

- Oct 02, 2009

Hello Doctor, I have just been diagnosed recently with Herpes Symplex 1. I had unprotect...

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Treatments related to herpes simplex (5)

Abreva

Retisert

Abreva Pump

docosanol topical

fluocinolone ophthalmic

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Female, 22, San Diego - CA

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Male, 26, Mesa - AZ

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Male, 21, New York - NY

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