Cold sores are one of the major visible symptoms of oral herpes. During an outbreak, you may experience a number of cold sore patches in the mouth and lip region.

Unfortunately, there is no cure of herpes and once infected, a person’s body cells store the herpes virus indefinitely. This means that if triggered, the herpes simplex virus could cause another round of outbreak in the infected individual.

Tell-tale symptoms of cold sores like itching and tingling may appear around your mouth. This is the first stage of a herpes outbreak and the ideal time to take action.

This post discusses how you can use drug-free, natural methods to minimize the impact of an outbreak and if one has already occurred, how to stop it in its tracks.
 
Vitamins and Supplements
The risk of a herpes infection and secondary outbreaks increases in people with a compromised immune system. A number of natural vitamin supplements can be used to boost the immunity system and reduce further outbreaks of herpes.

We provide effective vitamin supplements that are designed to become an addition to your existing diet.

Both herpes simplex virus (HSV) and human papillomavirus (HPV) are common sexually transmitted viruses. Although there are similarities between the symptoms of both STIs such as lesions, HPV is a more commonly occurring virus. So much so, that the CDC predicts that each sexually active person in the U.S will acquire HPV at some point in their lives.
Here we will discuss how herpes and HPV are different from—and similar to—each other.
 
Symptoms of Herpes and HPV
HPV-- It’s possible to get infected with HPV virus and never realize it. This is because a lot of people don’t show symptoms at all. As there are more than 150 types of HPV, the symptoms that do appear depend on the specific type of HSV a person acquired.

However, warts are a common symptom to look out for. Generally, these warts develop in the genital area and take the form of single growths or growths with a cauliflower-like appearance. Oral HPV causes warts in the throat and mouth region.

Herpes--Similar to HPV, herpes may also not be immediately known via visible symptoms. Oral herpes cause symptoms around the lips and mouth. Genital herpes leads to symptoms showing up around the genitals.
Symptoms of herpes include:

• Redness, itching, swelling on the affected area
• Sores or blisters which start to ooze after some time
• Flu-like symptoms such as headaches and swollen lymph nodes
• Burning sensation when urinating

Both herpes and HPV are incurable and result in an infection. This infection can lie dormant, staying inside the body, without showing any symptoms.

How Are They Acquired?
Both STIs can be transmitted via skin-to-skin contact including sexual intercourse. Oral herpes and genital herpes can be contracted by kissing, sharing utensils, and oral sex.  It is rare for either virus to be transmitted from a pregnant woman to her child.

Herpes--Your doctor will conduct a physical exam in case blisters or lesions are present in the affected areas.
Sometimes, blood samples or viral cultures are used to perform a thorough diagnosis.

HPV--Tests for HPV may be used during a Pap test. The doctor may also perform a visual exam of warts to diagnose the cause.

Prevention
Symptoms aren’t always present which makes it easy for the virus to spread. This is why taking careful preventative measures is crucial.

Anyone who is sexually active is at risk of acquiring an STI. We recommend practicing safe sex and being aware of the medical history of your partner (s) to reduce your risk.
 
If you’re on the lookout for an alternative treatment for oral and genital herpes, consider our Herpes Protocol Kits and natural supplements. They help to effectively manage herpes symptoms and minimize outbreak duration.

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People often confuse the herpes sores with those caused by various skin conditions. This is because of the similarities they show with sores caused by other conditions.

Common symptoms for both kind of herpes (oral and genital) include blisters, painful sores, and a burning sensation while urinating. The severity of these symptoms may range from mild to severe.

Typically, herpes sores appear in a range of sizes and last for up to a week. The stages of an outbreak usually involve pus-filled blisters, later covered by a layer of crust, and finally end with an area of red skin.

Although a physical exam might suffice to diagnose herpes, often a test is also required for verification.

The following often get mistaken for herpes as they show similar symptoms.  

Canker Sores
Although the exact cause of canker sores—or aphthous ulcer—is still unknown, the appearance of these sores does not indicate a herpes infection. Canker sores appear as small, white-colored sores on the tongue, inside the cheeks, and lips. These sores can be triggered because of brushing too hard, injury to the mouth, or dental work.

The main difference between herpes cold sores and canker sores is that the former occur outside the mouth while the latter occur inside it. Canker sores are also not contagious and are more common in women than in men.
 
Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a kind of skin condition which is characterized by red, itchy, and scaly skin rashes. The location of contact dermatitis symptoms is similar to that of herpes. This is why many confuse these rashes forming in the mouth or genital area with herpes.

The key difference between the two is that dermatitis can occur on any part of the body, not just the mouth or genital area.
 
Acne
Acne is a common skin condition in the U.S. and causes a range of blemishes including cysts, papules, and pustules (pimples). It is sometimes confused with herpes because of the appearance of the pimples.

Feeding in to a stigma has a number of consequences for perpetrators as well as society as a whole. This is exactly the cases with herpes.

There are several factually incorrect ideas about herpes constantly making rounds. The most outrageous include people with herpes cannot have sex, or children and that only sexually promiscuous people are infected with the virus.

According to CDC, 47.8% of the U.S population has HSV-1 (oral herpes) while 11.9% have HSV-2 (genital herpes). This means that 1 in 6 people living in the United States have herpes.

The negative associations with the infection have led to a far-reaching stigma which only hinders treatment and prevention.
This post discusses the consequences of stereotyping people with herpes, treating them differently, and encouraging silence regarding the subject. It also highlights how to move forward.

We all know that herpes is a sexually transmitted disease and that it’s a common problem in the United States. But let’s be honest, what else do we know about it?

We are sure that majority of the people don’t know that it doesn’t just spread through sexual contact.

Furthermore, people have very little knowledge about the symptoms of this disease. In fact, there are cases, where people don’t even realize that they are suffering from this condition. So how is this disease diagnosed? Let’s find out:

People suffering from herpes are familiar with the feelings of severe depression and crippling anxiety. They often hold themselves back from forming intimate bonds with people and refrain from physical contact. It’s natural to feel that way, but it’s not right.

The fact of the matter is that herpes is a common problem not just in United States but all over the world. According to the American Sexual Health Association, more than 3.7 billion people suffer from this condition.

Here’s a look at some reasons why you shouldn’t feel ashamed that you have herpes:

This might surprise you but genital herpes is a common problem in the United States. In fact, more than one out of every six people between the ages of 14 and 49 suffer from the disease.

The thing about herpes is that its symptoms are not always apparent. Therefore, a person might not even know that they are suffering from the disease and might pass it on to their unsuspecting partners.

So what should you do in order to make sure you are not one of those people? The following might help:

We can all agree that there are few things as devastating as finding out that you’ve been diagnosed with herpes. This is largely because of the stigma that surrounds sexually transmitted diseases.

People suffering from the disease often feel unwanted. They might feel that having an STD means nobody would want to go out with them and they would up spending most of their life alone.
However, just because you have an infection doesn’t mean that you don’t have the right to live a normal life. Here’s all you need to know about dating when you have herpes: