Tag Archives: skin

How To Control Your Herpes Outbreaks

Controlling Your Herpes

Herpes is a virus that affects the human nervous system, modifying the DNA of the nerve cells supplying the skin through which the virus entered. Most patients suffer from recurrences that may vary in frequency from once in a lifetime to several recurrences a year. The average rate of recurrences is about four times per year. Recurrences usually take about a week or so to heal. People living with herpes face a sad reality. There is no cure for the disease yet. Although encouraging research is progressing […]

More info
Leave a comment , , , , , ,

What You Need to Know About Herpes

Herpes FAQs

People have a common notion that herpes is a disease specifically acquired through sexual contact. But that isn’t entirely true. Simple direct skin contact may also cause herpes virus transmission. Some people also believe that the herpes virus may be passed on via inanimate objects like toilet seats, etc. Although the last idea may be highly unlikely due to the fragility of the virus itself. The herpes virus passes through tiny breaks in the skin or mucous membranes of the mouth and genital areas. Healthy skin acts […]

More info
Leave a comment , , , ,