What is herpes simplex?

Herpes, especially in the lower body, always easily be attributed to things related to sex. In fact, herpes simplex is an infection that is often found in both the mucous membranes of the mouth, near the eyes, genitals, or other body parts.

Herpes simplex is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1. This skin disease can be infected than those who have open wounds. Joint use cutlery, shaving and towels can also spread the disease. Herpes simplex can be inherited in families. Although this may be caused by infectious aspect, but there is also a genetic susceptibility factors.
 

According to medical experts from the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of herpes simplex may occur the first time 20 days after exposure to the virus. The sign in the form of tiny fluid-filled blisters on the skin of a prominent, red, and painful. Usually located on the lips, but there are times when the nostrils, cheeks, or fingers.

Herpes simplex often arise at the most unexpected and there is no way to hide it or make it disappear in an instant. But herpes drug called acyclovir can shorten the illness and reduce pain. This drug is an antiviral that will be prescribed to people who are often exposed to herpes simplex.

Herpes virus will become latent form inside nerve cells. In other words, the virus can reappear as an infection in the first place or nearby and cause herpes simplex new. Recurrence of the disease occurs when patients experience decreased immunity.

Every time a new attack of herpes simplex will appear , that part will be itchy. If relapses are usually milder than the initial infection. In most of the adults, especially the children, the disease will disappear in 7-10 days without treatment.