Hello. I began experiencing a herpes outbreak 5 days ago. I began taking Valtrex within 24 hours of initial tingling in lips and vaginal area symptoms. I thought the Valtrex was supposed to lessen the severity of the outbreak and reduce the healing time. My outbreak seems to be as bad as it was the last time. I use a dental paste in my mouth so that the open blisters inside my mouth do not hurt when I drink or eat. What can I use in the vaginal area to reduce swelling and bleeding of open and painful blisters? Thank you.