If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your family doctor.
The areas effected by herpes, chickenpox, or shingles must be kept as clean and dry as possible. Always wear loose-fitting clothing to avoid irritating the sores - blisters.
It is important to remember that acyclovir will not keep you from spreading herpes to others .
Herpes infection of the genitals can be caught from or spread to your partner during any sexual activity. Even though you may get herpes if your partner has no symptoms, the infection is more likely to be spread if sores are present. This is true until the sores are completely healed and the scabs have fallen off Therefore, it is best to avoid any sexual activity if either you or your sexual partner has any symptoms of herpes . The use of a latex condom - “rubber”' may help prevent the spread of herpes. However, spermicidal - sperm-killing jelly or a diaphragm will probably not help.