Female Genital Herpes PicturesPrevent future herpes outbreaks.
Shows reddening and blistering on vagina area and inner thigh. These blisters break open after 2 - 3 days leaving open lesions which usually heal within 7 - 14 days.
Vulva with open lesions and reddening. The virus can be spread by contact so it is important to keep the area clean and avoid touching and spreading it to other parts of the body.
Inner folds of the labia majora and labia minora with open lesions. These are tending towards the healing stage.
Hints on Dealing with Female Genital HerpesFemale genital herpes can be particularly difficult due to the fact some of the areas where the outbreaks occur are naturally moist, soft skin and mucous membrane which provide an ideal environment in which the virus can replicate.
Female genital herpes can be particularly difficult due to the fact some of the areas where the outbreaks occur are naturally moist, soft skin and mucous membrane which provide an ideal environment in which the virus can replicate. Once a person is infected, the virus hides within nerve cells, making it difficult for the immune system to detect and destroy it. Within the nerve cells, the virus may remain dormant for an extended time, a period called "latency." The infection may reactivate at any time, at which point the individual once again develops painful blistering over the genitals, anus, inner thigh, or mouth. A variety of events may trigger latent infection to become active, including: |
- fatigue
- physical or emotional stress
- trauma to the affected area, ie heavy sexual activity
- menstruation
Ways You Can Assist Healing
If you have an outbreak, there are a some things you can do to relieve the pain, lessen the chance of other infections, and assist with the healing:
- Keep the herpes sores clean and dry as much as possible
- Take warm baths and, dry the sore areas well using a gentle touch to avoid disturbing any healing taking place.
- Wear loose underclothing that doesn't rub or irritate the effected areas. Cotton underwear is recommended.
- Avoid wearing anything tight araound the area such as pantyhose.
- Ice packs can be beneficial to releive the pain and swelling.
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Further Resources
CDC National STD Hotline 1-800-227-8922 (24 hours/day, 7 days/week)
American Social Health Association (ASHA)
www.ashastd.org
National Herpes Hotline
1-888-411-4377 (M-F, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., ET)
See How Others Prevent Herpes Outbreaks - Real Life Stories.
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