Oral Herpes (Cold Sores) • Genital Herpes • An In Depth Look

The disease known as herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus. Herpes simplex viruses are categorized into different types:  type 1 (HSV-1 or oral herpes) and type 2 (HSV-2 or genital herpes). HSV-1 causes sores (sometimes called “fever blisters” or “cold sores”) around the mouth and lips. HSV-1, which is transmitted through oral secretions or sores on the skin, can be spread through kissing and sharing objects such as toothbrushes or eating utensils. HSV-1 can cause genital herpes, but most cases of genital herpes are caused by HSV-2. Although HSV-2 sores may occur in other locations, these sores usually are found below the waist. Further more an infected person with HSV-2 may complain of itchy skin around the genital or anal regions of the body. This is where a tiny group of blisters have developed. These burning blisters, which slowly fill up with a clear fluid that eventually break, leaving open sores that develop forming yellow crusts on the skin.

What Treatments Are Available?

Approximately 25% of American adults have herpes. About 45 million people are infected. Finding a treatment that is right for you can be a daunting task. There are prescription medications available to treat herpes. These are Valtrex (valacyclovir), Famvir (famciclovir), and Zovirax (acyclovir). They are most commonly prescribed by healthcare providers to patients that have herpes and wish to suppress outbreaks, but these prescriptions do little or nothing at all to help boost the immune system to help your body fight and prevent future outbreaks naturally.

There are several alternative medications available that help the body’s own immune system fight the Herpes Virus. Some contain all-natural ingredients that have been used for generations to maintain a healthy immune system. Products containing Hyssop, Zinc, L-Lysine, B vitamins, and Coenzyme Q10 have been proven to help the body fight herpes outbreaks and reduce the concentration of herpes. Many alternative therapies help boost the body's natural immune defense system.
 
We have compiled a list of 4 herpes treatment products, which contain ingredients that have been shown to effectively relieve symptoms of herpes outbreaks and reoccurrences while still remaining natural and safe. The study examined the ingredients, manufacturer’s claims, price, results from customers who used the product, and customer satisfaction.

Top Herpes Treatment Products

#1 Viralprin™ 5 Star Rating

In 2009, we found what we believe to be the best product on the market to suppress symptoms of Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2. Viralprin™ contains quality ingredients in a unique proprietary blend specifically formulated to help the immune system fight Herpes. It contains Hyssop which has been shown to reduce symptoms associated with Herpes in women and men. Viralprin also contains Zinc, B vitamins, L-Lysine, and Coenzyme Q10 which have been shown to fight herpes outbreaks. These all-natural ingredients have excellent effectiveness in supporting the immune system and reducing Herpes symptoms and recurrence.

Viralprin™ is the most comprehensive and cost effective Herpes formulation on the market today. It has excellent effectiveness in reducing the symptoms of Herpes. It requires one bottle per month.

#2 Quickclear™  4 Star Rating

Quickclear™ contains ingredients that have good immune boosting properties. It will help the body's own defense system works to ward off certain viruses. It does have both an oral and topical formulations. Quickclear™ has moderate efficacy for reducing symptoms associated with herpes simplex virus 1 and 2. It requires one kit per month and is moderately priced.

#3 Releev™ 3 Star Rating

Releev™ is a topical solution that treats cold sores/fever blisters. Reports show evidence that Viracea when used topically can reduce herpes symptoms. Releev™ may also be used as an antiseptic to help cleanse or dry cold sores and fever blisters. Releev™ has been evaluated by the FDA regarding its claims of clinical trials and the ability of treating an outbreak within 24 hours or less. Releev™ can be purchased at a fair price at your local drug store or pharmacy. Customer may replenish product as necessary.

#4 Choraphor™ 3 Star Rating

Choraphor™is a topically applied solution that has the ability to treat both herpes simplex virus 1 and 2. Choraphor™ contains Sulfur which has been shown to resist bacteria, help protect protoplasm of cells, and disinfect the blood. The ingredients contained in Choraphor™ have not been shown to help boost the immune system although they do sell an immune support product that can be purchased at an additional cost. Choraphor™ is to be applied once per outbreak and it is recommended by the manufacture to apply the product when the lesion is open and at the peak of its cycle. Customers report there is a sharp stinging sensation felt upon application. For the initial purchase Choraphor has shown to be the most expensive treatment out of the products reviewed. There is 40 to 60 applications per bottle and customer should replenish product as necessary.

How We Got the Results

Our ratings are based on several factors including the following: ingredients, customer satisfaction, company reputation, manufacture's claims, price, and of course the most important factor was overall results reported by actual customers.

Our results are compiled mainly from online message boards and blogs that provide direct feedback by actual customers. We value the opinions of men and women who can give us their honest feedback as to which products worked and which ones did not work. If you have any positive or negative feedback about any of the products we listed, or any other herpes product, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to send email to let us know your results. We would appreciate any information you can give us about your experiences with the products you used.

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Transmission of Herpes 

With or without visible symptoms, the disease can be transmitted between sex partners, from mothers to newborns and can increase a person’s risk of becoming infected with HIV. Herpes may play a role in the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Herpes can make people more susceptible to HIV infection, and it can make HIV-infected individuals more infectious.

 How is Herpes Diagnosed

The signs and symptoms associated with Herpes can vary greatly. If it is not clear that you have cold sores or genital outbreaks, herpes tests may be done. The health professional takes a sample of fluid from a sore and has it tested. Having the sample taken is usually not uncomfortable even if the sore is tender or painful. Health care providers can diagnose genital herpes by visual inspection if the outbreak is typical, and by taking a sample from the sore(s) and testing it in a laboratory. HSV infections can be difficult to diagnose between outbreaks. Blood tests, which detect HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection, may be helpful, although the results are not always clear-cut.

The Symptoms of Herpes

Herpes is a chronic, life-long viral infection. The signs and symptoms that occur during the first outbreak can be quite pronounced. The first outbreak usually occurs within two weeks of transmittal of the virus. These sores will heal in about two to four weeks. After this healing process you may develop other signs and symptoms during your primary episode that may lead to a second set of blisters/sores, and flu-like symptoms. This may even include fever and swollen glands. Most people diagnosed with a first episode of herpes can expect to have several (typically four to five) outbreaks within a year. Genital Herpes can cause recurrent painful genital sores in many adults, and herpes infection can be severe in people with suppressed immune systems.

Symptoms of an outbreak may include:

• Facial sores, tingling, burning, itching, and redness to the infected area where an outbreak is about to occur.
• Painful, itchy blisters on the male penis, the vulva, or even on the inside of the vagina. Blisters may also appear on the buttocks, anus, thighs, and scrotum. Some of these blisters can become the size of a small coin.
• Painful blisters that rupture and become sores.
• Painful urination, abnormal vaginal or urethral discharge may be present
• Flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, and muscle aches.
• Fever blisters/Cold sores around the mouth

A person may experience these symptoms weeks or even years after they have been infected. Symptoms of herpes infections in both primary and recurrent outbreaks tend to be more severe in women than in men.