Herpes & Coldsores Support Network

Sometimes we can't help but think the worst, particularly when an unusual "irritation" pops up. But conditions mistaken for herpes...

There are usually 8 stages of a Herpes outbreak. Some will last around a week or two, while some will...

Herpes viruses are extremely common and around 100 have been identified in a variety of animal species. All of the...

There are three common types of laboratory tests for genital herpes and several others that are less widely used. Herpes...

The standard, effective and specific treatment for herpes is antiviral therapy, which is usually in a tablet form. These medications...

Most Frequently Asked Questions What is genital herpes? How did I catch genital herpes? How will genital herpes affect my...

How often are Herpes recurrences? When the virus reactivates (or wakes up) it travels nerve paths to the surface of...