Sexual relations are not that complicated but include a sexually transmitted disease like herpes simplex in the picture and you will be left on your own. Nevertheless, if this is what you are suffering from the good news is that it is possible to treat it. There is no need to be afraid of finding more about the infection. If you hide, you will not get help and you will end up landing at the doctor’s office when things are serious. There are antiviral medications to suppress outbreaks as well as reduce the disease severity. Ensure you have sought medical help early because you will be back to health swiftly. If you do not want the cold sores to extend, you ought to figure out how to deal with them well. If you do not have enough money for creams to apply on the sores soap and water are enough.
Remember to expose the sores to air for faster healing and this means you should use ointments which are not heavy. It is good to see a physician before you decide the cream you will buy for the sores If the sores are on the genital areas, it will be very uncomfortable for and a warm bath 3 times a day may soothe the irritation. Separate your towels such that you have one for the genitals and one of the other parts. Wash each towel after every use and use a disinfectant. This might seem like unnecessary but if you do not want to be nursing the sores for a long time you will follow through.
To make sure the area is completely dry, ensure that you have blow dried it but take care because you can easily burn yourself. The warm air soothes and also dries out the sores to promote healing. Because circulation of air around the sores is crucial, avoid wearing tight or nylon underwear. Even though they are genital sores, if you touch them and other body parts the virus can be transmitted which is why you should be very careful. If you happen to touch them, sanitize your hands before you do anything else. Once the disease has remitted, future outbreaks can happen if you do not learn to control the triggers which is why you should not forget about this. Poor diet, stress, and illness are some of the common triggers.