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HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) is the virus that causes herpes infection. There are two types of HSV, HSV-1, which causes cold sores and blisters around the mouth and face, and HSV-2, which mainly causes lesions in the genital region.

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I have had a dry skin patch on my lower lip that was diagnosed as an HSV infection. Kindly suggest some Ayurvedic remedies.

Query: Hi doctor,Six years ago, I had a small dry skin patch on my lower lip with a scab on my lip border. I ignored the same, but one year later I again had the same problem where my lower lip skin got sore with a scab being formed underneath it (as I keep a beard it goes unnoticed), which after getting d...  Read Full »


Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your lesion appears during summer as well as in the winter season. Also, the viral tests showed negative. So, according to naturopathy or traditional medicines, it may occur during extreme climates or during the period when the climate gets changed from one to anot...  Read Full »

A swab from my vaginal tear showed positive HSV-1 and IgG. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, After a few days of having rough intercourse with my boyfriend, I began having pain and yellowish discharge from my vagina. A nurse examined me and told me that I had a tear inside my vagina. She took a swab of the tear, and I had blood workup done. The reports showed positive HSV-1 an...  Read Full »


Dr. Purohit Manish

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is rare but possible to isolate HSV-1 from vaginal discharge as you have a history of the same infection. Isolation of HSV-1 from vagina does not confirm it as a causative agent in your case because your reports and clinical photo (attachment removed to protect pat...  Read Full »

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