Found this to relieve the itch! - Herpes Message Board

keepsgoin · 08-13-2008, 07:18 AM

Wich(filter blocks that word...GIIIIII!!!) Hazel! This is the only thing that calms those itching outbreaks for me. Just put it on a cotton ball and swab it on the area...the longer you swab it the better. HTH! For the outbreaks outside the genital area, after swabbing I apply Calamine Lotion.

firsttimer97 · 08-13-2008, 08:03 AM

I'm taking Zovirax cream in addition to Valtrex. my doctor said not to put anything else on it...do you think ***** hazel would really do anything in contact with the cream?

keepsgoin · 08-13-2008, 08:36 AM

If the medicine that you are using now is working for you then by all means continue to use that. But if it's not doing the trick then might I suggest at least trying witchhazel. Since your doctor says not to use anything else, just use WH only if you stop using the RX cream. In other words, don't mix them together. Personally I can't see how it would hurt to swab with WH first then use the RX but I'm no doctor!

kilgore52 · 08-13-2008, 01:44 PM

witchhazel will burn so bad because these are open sores and i guess you are trying to instantly burn these off and scab up. I really think this is intense treatment. denavir persription creme heals very fast and won't leave a scar. herpes inside has to run it's course. it's just too moist.

harley6 · 08-13-2008, 02:21 PM

I didn't have any itching...are you suppose to? I was just sore & swollen.