How do you deal with the terrible itching of an outbreak??
2007-07-06 12:21:52 · 11 answers · asked by kystik83 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
If you haven't started taking your medicine yet - you should now.
I find warm bathes help me out a lot. Take a nice warm bubble bath and when you are done dry your genital area off with a blow dryer. I know, it sounds stupid but it works and my doctor told me to do it too. Rubbing your genital area dry with a towel can spread the sores. Then put on some nice soft cotton underwear and some nice pajama pants. Avoid having anything real tight fitting on. You can also try and put an ice pack on to try and numb the pain a little bit. And you can always take some Ibuprofen for the pain. Good luck to you! I know how bad it can get!
2007-07-06 15:31:53 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-10 01:27:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-07-08 23:14:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To reduce discomfort from herpes sores:
Take warm sitz baths or wash the area with warm water 3 or 4 times a day.
In between sitz baths, keep the sores clean and dry.
Using a hair dryer to dry off the sores may be more comfortable than using a towel.
Wear cotton underpants, which absorb moisture better than those made from synthetic material.
Nonprescription medications may reduce the pain and fever from genital herpes.
2007-07-06 15:27:24 · answer #5 · answered by Maya 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-14 22:43:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can, get prescription medication that you can take before an outbreak so it will lessen your symptoms. Use some Aveeno products, as it contains oatmeal which helps alleviate any itching, as well as helps dry up the sores if they are seeping.
Watch your diet as well. A lot of times the foods you eat can aggravate your situation (i.e. peanuts, drinking coffee, etc.) (This goes for genital herpes as well as herpes cold sores).
2007-07-06 22:46:10 · answer #7 · answered by True Hija De Oshun! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cant get a prescription try dabbing on some Tea Tree Oil, Colloidal Silver or Vitamin E capsule to itchy area.
2007-07-06 15:38:58 · answer #8 · answered by lo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might need a prescribed creme to relieve the itching. Otherwise, I would suggest an hydrocortisone creme.
2007-07-06 12:27:12 · answer #9 · answered by Sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try soft hand patting, loose underwear, genital powder and loose clothing
2007-07-06 12:56:05 · answer #10 · answered by The ONe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋