How to treat the pain from my first outbreak of genital HSV 1 Herpes?

How to treat the pain from my first outbreak of genital HSV 1 Herpes?

Consult a dermatologist.Epsom salts baths can work very well to help sooth your symptoms, you can also try applying some ice to the area when you get home. Stop with the IBprofin and only take Valtrex, you only really need one medication at a time to treat an out break of herpes. Also you don't really need the cream, you're supposed to keep the break out clean and dry to help speed up the healing process. Valtrex needs a couple of days to start working and for you to notice any difference. If you don't notice any difference with in 3-5 days of taking Valtrex then you should go back to the doctor.you can try applying some ice to the area when you get home. Stop with the IBprofin and only take Valtrex, you only really need one medication at a time to treat an out break of herpes.

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