In a bid to lead a healthy life, people have started altering their lifestyle. They eat healthy, exercise and try to keep stress at bay. However, in spite of these preventive measures, various malicious elements in the nature that wreak havoc in our systems. The Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is one such element that enters […]
Our body is equipped with mechanisms to combat whichever disease comes its way. However, there’s only how much the body can take, and when the immune system becomes weak, the disease begins wreaking havoc on the body. One such infection that causes great discomfort and unease are cold sores. What are cold sores? Cold sores, […]
It is imperative to seek medical help as soon as you develop shingles-related symptoms to manage and control the infection. The standard anti-viral medication prescribed for shingles is most effective in the early stages of infection. Anti-viral medication reduces the time taken by the blisters to heal and also help in managing pain. However, they […]
What does herpes mean? Any infections caused by the contagious virus, Herpes Simplex Virus can be termed as Herpes. Herpes Simplex Virus, also known as Human Herpes Virus, family has 8 different types. HSV 1 and HSV 2 are the most common viruses from the Herpesvirus family. Both are contagious and can be easily transmitted […]
In spite of major advancements in the medical world, unfortunately there is no treatment available for complete cure of Herpes yet. It is a viral infection which even after treating, will not leave the host body. It may stay in a dormant state, but will definitely not leave once it enters. Although through medications and […]
Risk factors to be concerned about If you are suffering from Herpes and any other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), you have a probability of having a weakened immune system. This means you are prone to have more and severe outbreaks of Genital Herpes as well as Mouth or Oral Herpes. Complications are there in this […]