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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Little clinical evidence to support their use.Frequently Asked Questions Abreva (docosanol) 10% cream is the first and only over-the-counter antiviral drug approved to treat the type of herpes that causes cold sores. If applied before a blister develops, it may reduce the duration of an outbreak to as few as two-and-a-half days. All three oral antivirals are effective in reducing the severity and duration of a herpes outbreak. Discuss with your healthcare provider on which is best for you.Evidence on the benefits of complementary and alternative medicines for treating herpes is scant. However, several natural compounds have shown promise, including:African rue (Peganum harmala)Green algae (Stypopodium zonale)Red seaweed (Hypnea musciformis)Verbena (Verbenaceae) There is no cure for herpes. Once you are infected, the virus remains in your body forever. There have been some promising trials of herpes vaccines. However, no human trials have proven effective enough to bring a vaccine to market.Oral antivirals heal herpes sores faster than other treatments. Research shows oral antivirals cut the healing time of a first genital outbreak in half. The same study found topical antivirals shorten an outbreak by 25%.For the fastest healing, use antivirals at the first sign of an outbreak. Keep the area clean and dry and avoid picking or scratching sores.
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