WHAT DOES GENITAL HERPES MEAN?
A virus called the Herpes Simplex Virus causes Genital Herpes. These are of two types. They are type 1, also known as herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1), and type 2, generally known as herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2).
People of the age group of 15 to 49 are infected with Herpes type 2, and the 50+ age group is infected by the type 1 virus. The Herpes virus causes various diseases. Genital Herpes is caused by type 2 herpes and the type 1 virus causes Oral Herpes.
Genital herpes is transmitted through sexual activity. People do not realize that they have been infected with it, till it reaches the peak stage. To detect what kind of virus infection you have, please contact Perfection Cosmetic Clinic, Bolton for expert advice.
WHICH PARTS OF THE BODY GET AFFECTED DUE TO THIS VIRUS?
All the genital organs are prone to this disease. Other than genital parts, it can spread on and over the area of the mouth, lips, or even inside the mouth through oral sex and may cause infection. It can also be seen in the eye area too.
These viruses lie in the genital area, including the vulva in women, both inside and outside, in the labia. In men, it is seen in the penis, anus, or scrotum. It may be of different sizes and numbers too, according to the intensity of the disease.
These viruses cause sores, blisters, lumps, and bumps which are seen in the later stages of the disease. Initially, it does not show any sign at all.
These viruses also cause sores in and around the eye parts, if the fluid is accidentally touched and rubbed on that area. The spread of fluid may cause infections in other parts too.
The sores in the mouth parts look like pimples filled with fluid. It may also burst at times and will form a yellowy crust during the healing process. Women face more problems than men as they may experience a burning sensation during urination.
Men do experience sores on their penis and around it too. There may be pimple-like sores on them, that may be filled with fluid which may be yellow, white, or red. These pimple-like sores may increase in size and burst too.
Men and women develop lymph nodes in their groin and also experience fever and cold, just like the flu. Blisters may also rise on the buttocks, anus, and rectum too. Both men and women may experience this alike. They may also find open red wounds which may also discharge fluids from it.
Getting in touch with us at Perfection Cosmetic Clinic, Manchester, in the early stages, as soon as you would suspect some problem, could help you a lot.
IS IT A COMMUNICABLE DISEASE?
Yes, it is a communicable disease. This virus may be transmitted through sexual contact or skin-to-skin contact from an infected person. We at Perfection Cosmetic Clinic, Wigan, take necessary precautions to avoid the spread of disease during checkups and treatments.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF GENITAL HERPES?
The symptoms may not be visible in the early stages. Later, one may experience some blisters and pimple-like rashes filled with red, yellow, or white fluid in it. This can be seen in and around your genital organs or the infected parts.
Swelling in the groin, and flu symptoms like fever, headache, cold, tiredness, burning sensation, body pain, etc., are some of the common symptoms seen in people suffering from Genital Herpes.
These symptoms may be visible on and off but then the body also gets adjusted to that and then the person may feel lesser symptoms than in the initial stages. Later they may only experience blisters and bumps. Some kind of discharge and oozing may occur too.
WHAT ARE THE PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN TO AVOID GENITAL HERPES?
One should try and avoid skin-to-skin contact with the infected person. The open sores may transmit the disease to other people. Covering them to an extent may help. To avoid transmitting herpes to other people, avoiding skin-to-skin contact during flare-ups of symptoms, especially when the sores are open, is a must.
When a person has Genital Herpes, they can reduce the risk of transmitting the virus by using a condom between outbreaks during sexual activity. People with oral herpes can reduce the risk of transmission by avoiding kissing, sharing tableware, or performing oral sex during an outbreak.
IS THERE A PERMANENT CURE FOR GENITAL HERPES?
No, there is no permanent cure for Genital Herpes. There may be some relief and the wounds may subside temporarily with medicines, but they may re-occur later.
WILL THIS DISEASE SPREAD ALL OVER THE BODY?
It is generally a sexually transmitted disease. It can be transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, or accidental application of the fluid-filled with the virus in any part of the body, especially the eye while rubbing or touching, etc. Otherwise, it does not spread all over the body. The experts at Perfection Cosmetic Clinic, Blackburn, will give you the necessary instructions about the overall care to be taken during the illness.
HOW IS THE DISEASE DIAGNOSED?
There is a test called the Polymerase Chain Reaction test in which the DNA parts are tested for the virus, and also, some serological tests are conducted to detect the antibodies that will help fight the virus.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR GENITAL HERPES?
As discussed, there are treatments to reduce the infection, but not a complete cure. The reoccurrence of sores is expected, but they clear up with anti-viral medicines like valacyclovir, famciclovir, or acyclovir, etc. You may also get topical creams to apply, as they may help reduce the burning sensation and pain the patient experiences.
Our team of experts will analyze and advise if you have to meet a practitioner or if we at Perfection Cosmetic Clinic, Preston, would do the needed treatment. We use a procedure of CO2 laser therapy to help the patient get relieved and also cured of Genital Herpes for the time being. The patient may then relax after the treatment is given.
