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Auto-inoculation HSV-1
I have been diagnosed with HSV-1 for as long as I can remember. Based on my life experience, this is an opportunistic viral infection. Every time I'm in the sun too long, I get "sun poisoning" (a cold sore) on my face. Every time I get sick and my nose runs, I get cold sores "in" my nose and on my philtrum? (area between nostrils and upper lip). On average I have a cold sore on my face at least 1 week a month. I take acyclovir PO and topical zythromax.
I learned to deal with this and never really thought about spreading the disease to myself. But!!! after I became sexually active, I started freaking out that I was going to give *myself* genital hsv-1. (1) Whenever I insert a tampon, I freak out that I might have touched my face prior to doing so (I use ob tampons but now I think I should buy applicator). I make an effort to wash my hands prior to switching tampons but sometimes I forget. (2) I freaked out the last time I received oral sex after having kissed my boyfriend.
So, I have a couple of questions:
1) Are these legitimate concerns?
2)What is the likelihood of spreading HSV-1 to my genitals in these circumstances?
3) Is there anything I could do to lessen the number of outbreaks I receive so these situational concerns aren't as big of a problem?
4) Is there a drug more powerful than acyclovir?
This discussion is related to Auto-inoculation for Genital HSV-1 vs Acne.
I learned to deal with this and never really thought about spreading the disease to myself. But!!! after I became sexually active, I started freaking out that I was going to give *myself* genital hsv-1. (1) Whenever I insert a tampon, I freak out that I might have touched my face prior to doing so (I use ob tampons but now I think I should buy applicator). I make an effort to wash my hands prior to switching tampons but sometimes I forget. (2) I freaked out the last time I received oral sex after having kissed my boyfriend.
So, I have a couple of questions:
1) Are these legitimate concerns?
2)What is the likelihood of spreading HSV-1 to my genitals in these circumstances?
3) Is there anything I could do to lessen the number of outbreaks I receive so these situational concerns aren't as big of a problem?
4) Is there a drug more powerful than acyclovir?
This discussion is related to Auto-inoculation for Genital HSV-1 vs Acne.
You will have to re post this in the herpes community. See the type above that says "For questions and support for Herpes, please visit our Herpes Community." click on the blue type and it will bring you to the herpes community.
How do I switch the community? I meant to post this questin in the Herpese community
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
