Herpes is a condition that affects the genital area as well as the mouth area. Herpes in the mouth area is more commonly known as cold sores and more information can be found there. The genital type is a sexually transmitted disease and causes fluid filled, painful blisters to be formed in the genital area.

There is no cure for herpes but there a number of drugs you can take to relieve the pain and there may be over the counter remedies to help clear an outbreak up. There are some dietary changes you can make to reduce the length and frequency of outbreaks including eating foods high in amino acids and avoiding chocolate, nuts and seeds.

It is also believed that out breaks can be triggered by stress so it is important to consider therapies that help to reduce stress such as acupressure, massage, yoga and meditation. You may also be able to find some herbal and homeopathic remedies that could be very beneficial in treating herpes.