Herpes Treatment (Home Remedies)
Herpes can be treated with a variety of options, including home remedies and dietary changes.
Home Remedies
Herpes blisters can be relieved by a number of home remedies. Try applying these remedies to the sores for relief:
- Make a paste with cornstarch, baking soda or water
- Aloe Vera
- Cold or warm compress
- Oils such as eucalyptus or tea tree (always dilute first with a carrier)
According to some research, consuming a daily lysine supplement could also help prevent herpes outbreaks. The dosage estimation may vary, but consuming between 1 and 3 gram of lysine per day seems to be beneficial for managing symptoms and limiting recurrent outbreaks. Most people can relieve herpes symptoms by taking the following:
- Aloe vera gel can be applied to the sores
- Water from a bottle can be squirted onto the blisters in order to reduce the pain when urinating
- Cornstarch can be used to treat the affected areas.
No research has been done to determine whether or not these remedies work. You could also try:
- Applying lidocaine-containing lotions or creams to the urethra prior to urination
- Apply petroleum jelly to the affected areas
- Take pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen
- Avoid irritation by wearing loose clothing
- Take a bath in salted water, or soak in a warm sitz-bath
- Use protection when you are sexually active, but only if symptoms have disappeared.
Using ice packs can be helpful for some people. Wrap ice in a towel before applying it directly to your skin.
