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How Can Herpes Liabialis Recurrence Be Avoided?

Hi Doctor. I am suffering from HSV-1 (herpes liabialis). I had the first outbreak in March 2010. My doctor prescribed me Valcivir 500 tablets for 8 months. after that I have got another outbreak now in July 2011. Now my doctor has prescribed me Zovirax 400 tablets for 5 days and herpex 4% cream. Do you think my treatment is fine. How can I avoid futher outbreaks? Do number of outbreaks get reduced with time?
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Hi,

Herpes labialis is a viral infection also known as cold sores and is a very contagious infection. It is currently treated with Zovirax and herpex cream adequately. Continue taking medications as prescribed by your doctor.

Prevention of further outbreak can be done through:
- avoiding sharing utensils with people who are going through herpex infection.
- do not share your cold cream (herpex cream) with other people
- avoid touching the sores or kiss a person with cold sores

Wish fast recovery!
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How Can Herpes Liabialis Recurrence Be Avoided?

Hi, Herpes labialis is a viral infection also known as cold sores and is a very contagious infection. It is currently treated with Zovirax and herpex cream adequately. Continue taking medications as prescribed by your doctor. Prevention of further outbreak can be done through: - avoiding sharing utensils with people who are going through herpex infection. - do not share your cold cream (herpex cream) with other people - avoid touching the sores or kiss a person with cold sores Wish fast recovery!