Herpes & Coldsores Support Network

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

The herpes virus can spread from person to person through skin-to-skin contact. It can appear on many different areas of...

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

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

There is a range of effective over the counter products available including Abreva, Betadine, Lemon Balm and Zovirax. Cold sores...

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

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