So, how do you catch herpes? As mentioned, herpes is highly contagious<\/strong>, and it’s important to be careful not to infect others. Oral herpes<\/strong> (cold sores on the lips) is especially contagious because the virus can even be transferred via shared objects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n What does that mean? There is a high percentage of carriers<\/strong> in Israel, but most do not show symptoms and are not contagious. Only in some people does the virus reactivate<\/strong>, making it contagious to others<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n So what medications are available for herpes? We already know it\u2019s unpleasant<\/strong> and certainly not aesthetic<\/strong>, so it needs to be treated. First, it\u2019s important to know how to prevent spreading it to others<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re infected:<\/p>\n There isn\u2019t exactly a \u201cfast\u201d cure for herpes, but antiviral medications<\/strong> can help. A common treatment is Zovirax<\/strong> (acyclovir), which comes in ointment or pill form<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For severe outbreaks<\/strong>, ointments may not be enough, and oral tablets<\/strong> are effective only if taken within 48 hours<\/strong> of the first symptoms.<\/p>\n For people prone to herpes (e.g., women preparing for cosmetic treatments), treatment should begin as early as possible<\/strong>, including frequent application of ointment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nIf you use a lipstick<\/strong> and then pass it to someone else to use, that person has a good chance of getting infected. The same goes for sharing a cigarette<\/strong>\u2014if you\u2019re a carrier and someone else smokes it after you, the virus can be transmitted easily.<\/p>\nTypes of Herpes<\/h3>\n
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How to Treat Herpes<\/h3>\n
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Treatment for Shingles (Herpes Zoster)<\/h3>\n