Besides anti-viral medication, lysine supplements are a good option for many people.
As soon as it touches you.
No, taking medication is optional when you have herpes. Patients may choose to take medication to help with the discomfort of outbreaks and shorten their duration. They may also take medication daily to reduce the number of outbreaks and the possibility of transmitting the infection to partners.
Your immune system fights herpes by using laser beams to deflect the herpes from attacking your immune system. They then take out riot shields and M16's to shoot/scare them off. That should tell those herpes to stay away from your immune system!
Do not pick at the herpes blister.
My cat has herpes. It will not go away. Her eye flares up horribly and she has to take Lysine and eye drops. She was born that way. Cats can get a type of herpes that doesn't affect people. It's called FHV1 (feline herpes virus 1) and can cause cold-like symptoms and eye problems.
Herpes can take 2-3 weeks and sores may take upto 4 weeks to heal. In severe cases, it may take months to completely disappear. Antiviral medications can speed up healing.
Yes it does itch, but it can also burn and or tingle. Herpes can cause a lot of discomfort and or pain. If you think you could have it then you should see a doctor.
Herpes can be on your cheek.
Herpes meds can actually lower testosterone levels which will not lead to a failed drug test. If you take testosterone to counteract the decline then you might fail a drug test for PEDs.
Herpes simplex is commonly known as oral herpes.
You can't remove herpes.
All types of herpes cause itching or burning. This is true for oral herpes, genital herpes, chicken pox, and shingles.