What Can You Put On Herpes Sore To Stop The Itch

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Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores and Genital Herpes)

What Is Herpes? Herpes simplex refers to a group of viruses that infect humans. Like herpes zoster (shingles, see Fact Sheet 509 ), herpes simplex causes painful skin eruptions. Itching and tingling are usually the first signs, followed by a blister that breaks open. The infection stays dormant in nerve cells. This is called "latency." However, it can become active again with no warning. Herpes can be active without symptoms or visible signs....

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Worried Well People. STOP STOP STOP!

This is to all the worried well people, I am sitting here at my computer itching to death, with joints that ache a toe that is tingling and I just got over diarrhea for the 6th or maybe 7th time after my six month neg test with home access. HIV? No....

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

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DOES HAVING HERPES PUT YOU IN HIGH RISK FOR HIV

RYAN I THINK THE WORK YOU DO HERE IS GREAT. I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT IF YOU COULD ANSWER MY QUESTION. I AM MALE AND HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH HSV. IT IS REALLY DIFFICULT FOR ME, AND I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD SPREAD IT BY HAVING...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

There is evidence that the presence of genital ulcers, like those caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV), increase the risk of HIV transmission. A condom that prevents fluids from coming into contact with the ulcer should sufficiently protect you... Read more »

Itching all over for last 5 months, scratches causes sores

Been positive since 1994,On HIV medication since Dec 2010. For last 5 months my client has have been itching all over. Worse at night. Do not know what my cd4 count is. Got a cream to put on skin, Itching keeping him awake at night. He has not...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

There are a wide range of HIV-related, treatment related, and non-HIV related skin problems that can cause the symptoms you describe. Your client needs to discuss with his/her HIV specialist and possibly seek consultation by a dermatologist to... Read more »

Itch but no Rash

I will try once again to see if you answer my question. I looked up itch and no rash but came up with nothing and so I am writing you in hopes you can help me resolve this problem. 1. I have aids for I don't know how long. Found out in Nov 08...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello AJ,Sorry to hear about your ongoing difficulties. Unfortunately, I cannot diagnose the cause of your intense itching over the Internet without the benefit of your complete medical file, medical history, laboratory studies and a physical... Read more »

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This constant itch

Posted by oldwoman, 7 Replies

I've talked to others who complain about itching on their legs,and I have it too,it's constant but usually bearable,today is one of the bad days and I can't stop scratching at myself(I feel like I need a flea collar on)It's just won't stop.I've... Read more »

herpes

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have had herpes of the mouth since i was a pre teen about once every two years. Not with hiv, my outbreaks are happening sooner, does anyboyd know if there is a relation? Read more »

STD? cold sores, herpes???

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i've seen how cold sores are active in hiv poz individuals. but i thought cold sores were common in people with a herpes strain? and the cold sores would be were you came into contact with the herpes virus. ie you won't get herpes on your lip if... Read more »

Am I putting them at risk

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I have had protected sex with sex worker. Am I putting my family at risk if I have protecyted sex with my wife until the tests are complete. I amver worried and concered. Please help

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