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By Lizzie On July 14, 2011
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Herpes is primarily a disease that does not choose its victim. It can affect anyone whether you are young, old, man or woman. Although it is a very common sexually transmitted disease, it can’t only be acquired or transmitted through sexual intercourse. It can be acquired even with mere skin contact with an active virus can. Aside from that, it can also affect the different parts of our body including the genitals, eyes, lips, mouth and even the brain. You may be able to see various genital, eyes and mouth herpes photos on women, men and children through the internet or health books.
The most common symptom of herpes is the presence of clusters of blisters in the affected area but aside from that, you may also experience fever, headaches, backaches, vaginal and penile discharge, muscle pains, painful urination and enlarged lymph nodes. It is vital to consult a medical professional once you experience these symptoms. This is because the herpes virus can be very easily transmitted to other people and can easily spread on the different parts of your body. Getting the right treatment at the earliest time possible will not only save you from the ordeal that it brings but it might also save the other people that you may affect.
There are various herpes cures that can be used to treat herpes. They are not necessarily conventional remedies but they can also be very simple home reliefs. Most herpes treatments involve using antiviral medications which can either be taken orally or can be applied externally. You can also help yourself get rid of herpes by making your immune system strong and living healthier. Remember that herpes can be avoided and by taking the necessary precautions, you do not have to go through the kind of suffering that the herpes virus brings.
Recent Posts By Lizzie On June 29, 2011 No Comments Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus that is related to another virus that causes cold sores. Studies show that genital herpes is more common in women than in men, which means that the men are more likely to pass on the infection to women than vice versa. As you may see in pictures, herpes looks like blisters on the genital region. The blisters come in clusters. That is why they are called outbreaks.
The initial outbreak is usually the worst, with blisters excruciatingly painful. There would also be painful urination and discharge in some cases. Aside from the genital region, the area around the anus may also be affected. The blisters take weeks to heal, and they may heal even without treatment. Antiviral medications, however, can reduce the duration of the infection and lessen the flu-like symptoms.
Symptoms appear about a week after the virus is contracted. First, a rash may be seen on the genital area and is followed by painful sensation. Blisters grow and break open in a few days. This is the most discomforting stage of the infection. Fever, headache, and weakness are also felt. You are most contagious during this stage, and so sexual contact with your partner should be avoided.
Healing starts once the sores dry up and a crust grows on them. A remission follows and may last for an indefinite amount of time. This means that a next outbreak may follow months after the first one. Various medical and herbal herpes treatment can reduce the number of outbreaks and alleviate symptoms once one occurs.
By Lizzie On June 27, 2011 No Comments Herpes isn’t always characterized by severe blisters and flu-like symptoms. Mild genital herpes is characterized by absence of severe outbreak and absence of observable symptoms. The classic signs of herpes may still be present. You may still suffer from skin redness and blisters, burning sensation during urination, nausea, and that general sick feeling. Mild symptoms of herpes may be felt before the actual breakout in many cases. It’s called mild simply because the symptoms are milder than typical herpes. In other words, the severity and duration of the symptoms are lower than usual cases of the infection.
If you look at mild genital herpes pictures, you would still see blisters that look just like typical herpes blisters but are less horrifying in appearance. Fewer blisters and lower duration of outbreaks characterize mild herpes, which may be characteristics of recurring herpes. It’s the actually the first outbreak that is the most severe. Your body learns to fight the virus, and so succeeding outbreaks are no longer as severe as the first one.
Treatment for herpes comes as antiviral medications like acyclovir. Analgesics may also be prescribed to relieve pain or discomfort. There are also herbal treatment options that come as tea tree oil and aloe vera gel. Many experts recommend good diet for herpes, which includes nutritious foods that boost the immune system.
By Lizzie On June 26, 2011 No Comments Oral herpes is an infection caused by a virus that also causes cold sores or mouth sores. It can be called throat herpes if it particularly affects the throat. It’s common for people with oral herpes to suffer from lesions on the throat. This contagious viral infection can recur a few times in a year. The infection can be extremely bothersome and can disrupt function of the afflicted. The affected individual will have to limit contact with people to avoid transmission of the infection. The infection is characterized by sores on the lips, inner cheeks, tongue, and throat.
Generally, there are two types of herpes in humans—oral herpes and genital herpes. Both are caused by herpes simplex viruses, which come in two types—HSV1 and HSV2. HSV1 causes oral herpes or cold sores. This virus affects the throat, mouth, lips, face, and eyes. It can spread through direct contact. You can catch HSV1 infection by touching or kissing the affected area of the sufferer. You can also catch oral herpes if you perform oral sex on someone with gential herpes. Some people suffer from herpes without issuing symptoms or sores.
Throat herpes is characterized specifically by lesions on the throat lining, often seen as red or white patches on the throat and tongue. In some cases, it is difficult to distinguish between ordinary throat sores and throat herpes. So you have to go to your doctor for accurate diagnosis. The lesions may be accompanied by fever, swollen lymph nodes, and difficulty swallowing.
By Lizzie On June 21, 2011 No Comments Genital herpes can be a menace for people who don’t employ safe sex. Indeed, the HSV2, the virus that causes genital herpes, can be transmitted via unprotected sex. Your chances of getting this infection are high if you frequently have casual sex. This is why it’s recommended to be extremely careful when meeting people and engaging in intimate activities with them. Even wearing condoms during sex provides incomplete protection against the virus which can be anywhere on the skin of an infected individual.
In some cases, genital herpes may be mistaken as other skin infections. Lesions on or around the genitals that don’t heal with common topical ointments should be seen by a doctor. Blisters growing on the genital region and around the anus could be caused by HSV. This condition should be seen by a doctor for prompt diagnosis. The danger about not knowing you have herpes is you may use wrong medications and—worse—pass on the infection to your partner or to other people.
As you may see on photos, herpes occurs on the genitals. In men, the blisters can occur on the penile shaft and glans. In women, the blisters occur on the vagina and vulva. In both men and women, the lesions may also be present in adjacent regions, such as the anus. In some cases, the blisters grow only on the buttocks, and sufferers may mistake them for other skin infections.
You should go to your doctor if the lesions on your buttocks don’t heal with topical ointments for skin infections. At the same time, refrain from engaging in sexual contact if you have open blisters.
By Lizzie On June 20, 2011 No Comments Herpes can occur on the mouth or the genitals depending on the type of virus causing it. There are two types of herpes viruses—HSV1 and HSV2. The first type is associated with cold sores or mouth sores, while the other type causes genital herpes. Both viruses can be transmitted through physical contact. Hence, if you have skin to skin contact with an infected individual, you can suffer from the herpes.
These viruses are more common than most people believe. In fact, experts think that most people already have the virus lying dormant in their bodies and waiting only for the right opportunity to cause an observable infection.
It’s easy to spot herpes, whether on the face or lips or on the genitals, because the lesions appear quite the same. Even the symptoms are common in two types of herpes. You can go check out galleries of skin herpes pictures to find out what the blisters really look like. Some photos can be disturbing, especially the genatal herpes pictures, which can look really horrid. These photos should be enough to compel you to be more careful because this infection can actually be prevented.
As you may have seen, blisters appear in clusters. The blisters become open sores in a matter of days. This period is excruciating and discomforting for the sufferer. This is also the period when the patient is most contagious. The sores may be present on the gums, tongue, throat, and inner cheeks. Facial herpes is usually marked by sores on the face, usually near the lips and on the eyelids (or on the cornea in a few cases).
By Lizzie On June 17, 2011 No Comments Herpes on the face is a manifestation of cold sores, which is caused by the Type 1 Herpes Simplex Virus. This is a contagious virus that can cause infection to anyone who comes in contact with it. Cold sores usually manifest as blisters inside the mouth, on the lips, and on the face. Facial herpes is characterized by sores on the face, which usually occur near the lips, although there are cases in which the eyes are affected.
The virus that causes cold sores and facial herpes is generally incurable. Once you have it, you cannot eliminate it. It spreads from one person to another through direct contact. The symptoms of facial herpes are similar to the symptoms of genital herpes, although they are caused by two separate forms of viruses.
Apart from formation of painful blisters, facial herpes also causes fever, neck pain, swollen lymph nodes, and headache. Sometimes people suffer from symptoms that resemble those of influenza. This ill feeling is usually most severe during the first bout of cold sores. The blisters usually begin as itchy red patches which will become filled with fluid. The most painful part is when the blisters break open. Open sores can transmit the virus so easily. This is when you are most contagious.
You have to go to your doctor for appropriate diagnosis. Treatments usually include antiviral medications. Nonetheless, cold sores may heal without much treatment.
