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OnHealth  Herpes Simplex Infections (Non-Genital) (cont.)
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Medical Editor:   Currently, there are no cures or vaccines for
the herpes simplex virus. However, avoiding precipitating
factors, such as sunburn and stress, can help prevent additional
outbreaks. There are established treatments available to help
decrease healing time, reduce pain associated with the lesion,
and in specific cases, suppress the recurrence of the virus.
• Nondrug therapy: Frequent hand washing will help reduce the
spread of the virus to other parts of the body or to other
people. Also, applying cool, moist compresses to the lesion may
decrease pain and keep the lesion from drying and cracking.    •
Over-the-counter (OTC) topical medications: Most topical OTC
products provide symptomatic r