How Telehealth is Shaping the Future of Medicine

How Telehealth is Shaping the Future of Medicine

One of the ironies faced by doctorswho treat genital herpes is the fact that although prescription drugs can shrink the healing time from two to three weeks down to as little as five to six days, patients suffering from the disease often lengthen their time of suffering by putting off an office visit. Rather than […]

The Importance of Treating Herpes Immediately

The Importance of Treating Herpes Immediately

If you have herpes or have many symptoms of the herpes virus, you need to treat it immediately in order to control the virus. Did you know there are a variety of herpes medications that can drastically reduce the frequency of outbreaks, as well as, how long the outbreak lasts? Taking medication for herpes can […]

Different Herpes Viruses and How They Affect Children

Different Herpes Viruses and How They Affect Children

How much do you know about herpes? How much do you know about this disease affecting your children? Here’s a detailed look at 6 different types of herpes and how they may or may not affect your children. HHV1 or HSV1 Human Herpes Virus 1 causes cold sores to develop and appear around a person’s mouth. Because of the […]

Living with Genital Herpes

Living with Genital Herpes

Your first sign may have been pain or itching “down there”. Or maybe you first notice small red bumps or tiny white blisters on your genitals. Whether it happens days after infection or two weeks later, realizing you have genital herpes is never easy. But what is it really like to have Herpes Simplex Virus […]

Telehealth and Herpes

Telehealth and Herpes

The Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is one of the most widespread sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Unlike its counterparts, HSV can’t be cured. However, it can be managed, especially when treatments for outbreaks begin right away. The Herpes Simplex Virus, or more simply called herpes, is categorized into two main types. 1. Oral herpes: Herpes type […]