What is the best cream to put on herpes?

Acyclovir topical (for the skin) is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat skin symptoms caused by the herpes virus. Acyclovir topical cream is used to treat cold sores on the lips and face. Acyclovir topical ointment is used to treat genital herpes lesions.

Do any creams help herpes?

Over-the-counter (OTC) antiviral therapy creams may help speed recovery from oral or genital herpes infections. In addition, other options can help reduce pain. Some to consider include: Abreva (docosanol ): This is the only FDA-approved antiviral medication for herpes infection that you can get without a prescription.

How do you clean yourself during a herpes outbreak?

What can be done during an outbreak of genital herpes is to keep the area and blisters as clean and dry as possible. Shower in warm water to cleanse the area. Use a separate towel and pat the blisters dry. Do not use creams or lotions on the infected area.

Can you put antiseptic cream on herpes?

Other things people can do to help: Take over-the-counter pain relief, such as paracetamol or ibruprofen. Keep the skin clean and dry, avoiding the use of soaps, shower gels or bubble-baths which may cause irritation. Avoid applying creams such as Sudocrem, germoline, etc.

Can you put Vaseline on herpes sores?

Apply an ice pack wrapped in a flannel, or cold, wet, tea bags on the sores to help soothe pain and speed up the healing process. Do not apply ice directly to the skin. Apply petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, or an anaesthetic (painkilling) cream to any blisters or ulcers to reduce the pain when you pass urine.

What foods to avoid if you have herpes?

Eat foods high in the amino acid lysine, such as eggs, potatoes, and dairy products, and avoid foods high in another amino acid, arginine, such as peanuts, rice, and chocolate. The herpes virus needs arginine to replicate, and lysine prevents arginine from getting into your bloodstream.

Does herpes make you smell?

It’s most common to have discharge when you’re having other symptoms like sores. This liquid also tends to happen along with a strong smell that many people with herpes describe as “fishy.” This smell usually gets stronger or more pungent after having sex.