Causes and Treatment of Herpes
Herpes is an extremely infectious viral infection that is caused by the herpes simplex virus. There are two classifications of herpes: simplex 1, or oral herpes, and simplex 2, or genital herpes. Herpes simplex 1 causes blisters on or around a person’s mouth. The second form of herpes, herpes simplex 2 or genital herpes, causes blisters on or around a person’s genitals. This form of herpes is known as the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Both men and women are susceptible to contracting herpes.
The infection can be transferred by kissing an infected person, having intercourse with an infected person, and sharing eating utensils or beverage glasses. They can also come about from stress, exhaustion, pregnancy, or hormonal problems. In the case of transference via intercourse, even the use of a prophylactic will not prevent getting the virus because genital herpes form around the male and female genitalia.
When a person gets herpes, the first sign is a tingling sensation in the area that is infected. Over the course of a day the herpes will appear on the skin. In its beginning stage it will look like a pimple. But it will soon grow and become filled with fluid. Unlike a pimple, however, herpes are unable to break. They will become sore and swollen. A person with herpes may experience symptoms similar to the flu, such as a fever or swollen glands. There is, unfortunately, no cure for herpes, but there are some ways to treat the outbreak when it occurs and limit the discomfort and amount of time it stays visible on the body. This article discusses several home remedies to treat herpes.
Home remedies to treat herpes
One of the easiest and most common ways to effectively treat herpes is to apply ice on the infection for a few minutes. This will soothe the swelling and pain. After having a morning cup of unsweetened black coffee, apply the remaining coffee grounds on the herpes outbreak. Or, instead of using coffee, take a tea bag and dip it in hot water. Apply the tea bag to the infected area.
Pat the affected area with a cotton ball covered in baking powder or cornstarch. This will dry out the infection. Mix a few drops of bergamot oil and eucalyptus oil and smear it over the affected area every couple of minutes. Heat a mixture of olive oil, beeswax and lavender oil. After it has cooled, apply it to the affected area. A person with herpes can also apply Aloe Vera pulp to the herpes blister. Foods that are high in vitamins, zinc and iron, such as green leafy vegetables and fruits, will help cut the healing time.
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