Male herpes typically forms on the genitals or in the anal area. It is transmitted when contact is made with the skin of an infected person, whether it be through oral, anal, or vaginal sex. It can be easily avoided by abstaining from sexual intercourse with a person who is experiencing an outbreak, and by always protecting oneself during any form of intercourse.
Typically, sores will appear about two weeks after the first contact is made. Outbreaks tend to last approximately four weeks, from the first indication of an impending outbreak - small red bumps on the infected area - until the blisters or sores scab over and completely heal.
The male genital herpes occurs in stages. First, irritation will occur in the area that is affected, which may be accompanied by pain or a burning sensation. Next, small bumps will begin to form. During this time it is imperative that medical attention is sought, as some treatments do not have the best results if they are administered only after a full blown outbreak has developed.
Next, the bumps will develop into large blisters or lesions. The lesions are filled with red or clear fluid, and will eventually start secreting fluid. The blisters usually burst open and begin to ulcerate - this is the most painful period of time for those with male herpes. As they dry out, scabs will form over the ulcerated blisters and the final healing process begins.
Symptoms of male genital herpes are not always noticed by the person affected, as some cases are virtually painless. Sometimes the virus produces no visible symptoms at all, although it can still infect other people during this time. This is called asymptomatic viral shedding, and the virus is still present on the infected persons body, and can be transmitted to other people.
Some people never know that they have male herpes because no physical symptoms ever develop. For these reasons, caution should always be used when having sexual intercourse with a person who has the virus in their system, even though it may appear safe to not use protection.
There is currently no cure for male genital herpes, although researchers have been closely studying the patterns of the virus. Many treatment options are available, however, and a wide variety of prescription medications, as well as natural methods of managing the disease are used by both men and women alike.
Several top choices for prescription medications are available. These prescriptions are antiviral medications, and must be taken long term in order to continually suppress outbreaks from occurring. Natural dietary supplements, such as lysine, vitamin C, and zinc combinations, or Echinacea treatments help to boost the bodies immune system and significantly speed up the healing process.
Natural treatments are becoming more and more popular as an increasing amount of research has backed up their validity as functional ways to medicate. If you think you may have contracted male genital herpes, a consultation with a physician to discuss your treatment options should be arranged immediately.
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Sheldon Miller is a health researcher who has been studying natural remedies for herpes and other STDs for many years. He is a regular contributor to Herpes Natural Treatment Guide. Learn about treating male herpes as well as recognizing symptoms of the virus on our site.
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