Herpes & Coldsores Support Network

Facts and Figures Gender Infection is more common in women (approximately one out of four women) than in men (almost...

How do the current herpes medications (pills) work? Mode of Action The major drugs that doctors use to treat the...

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

What is Viral Shedding? When the herpes virus is not active on the surface of the skin it resides in...

The herpes virus can also be spread to the fingers, this condition is referred to as 'herpes whitlow' and is...

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

Quick herpes facts: It is a virus that can cause occasional blisters on the skin For most people, it does...