Genital Herpes Cure

Those who're suffering from genital herpes know the pain and irritation that this sexually transmitted disease (STD) causes. There is still no suitable cure available for it in the medical industry. Nevertheless, there are medications and natural/home remedies that prevent advancement of this disease. This eventually leads to steps that can reduce swelling, heal sores and control the outbreak of this disease.

Controlling this Disease
As stated earlier, it's difficult to cure it completely. However, if one is vigilant about the signs, an individual can effectively control its outbreak. Hence, in the initial stages, the main objective of this cure must be to put a control on preventing out break of this disease. Once a person is aware of signs of this disease that affect him, he should rush to a medical expert. In the starting weeks, antiviral medicines are given to curb the pain and provide relief to the person.

Such medicines also heal the blisters, sores and fasten the healing process. Some medical experts also suggest pain killers like ibuprofen, aspirin etc. Very limited anti viral medications are available in the market and some of them include acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), famciclovir (Famvir). Before taking any of them, consult an expert.

Natural Cures
To cure this sexually transmitted disease, one has to follow a mix of several treatment methods and at the same time, some instructions that are highly effective in reducing intensity of its signs:

• Ice pack therapy can be used to reduce pain and swelling.
• Frequent warm baths with some baking soda in it provides relief from pain.
• Avoid touching genitals as it may increase risk of spreading the virus.
• Abstain from sex till sores or blisters haven't healed completely.
• In case, individuals suffering from herpes wish to engage in sexual activity, they must not forget to use a condom. However, it's surely risky and hence abstaining from sex during treatment period is advised. Both oral or genital herpes are infectious hence oral sex and sexual intercourse both, must be avoided.
• Raw garlic is believed to be an excellent supplement for preventing the spread of this STD.
• Tea tree oil, containing several anti viral and anti-inflammatory properties is helpful in killing virus that have infected the sores. Applying tea tree oil outside the genital areas helps to reduce itching and swelling. Even bathing in water with 8 - 10 drops of tea tree oil added to it also helps.
• Aloe Vera gel and Aloe Vera juice can be used to cure it effectively. Aloe Vera is known to heal skin and curb skin rashes. Itching due to genital herpes is reduced by Aloe Vera. Drinking Aloe Vera juice supplies essential vitamins and minerals to the body to fight infections.
• Wear comfortable cotton inner wears to promote faster healing. Avoid wearing jeans and pants that are too tight or make you uncomfortable.

Besides these measures, an individual suffering from this threatening form of STD, must ensure that he is living a healthy lifestyle, is free of stress and drinks plenty of water. Besides that, significant amount of vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, C and zinc must be included in the diet of the individual. Consulting a medical expert and trying various combination of genital herpes cure can eventually help an individually to cope up with this disease to a possible extent.