Dimethyl sulfoxide, commonly abbreviated DMSO, is an industrial solvent with a controversial history as a medical treatment for a wide range of health conditions, including herpes. While some laboratory findings hint that DMSO ...
The amino acid lysine is available in protein-rich foods and dietary supplements. It has been studied extensively as a treatment or preventative measure for herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, and may be effective for this purpose. I...
Dimethyl sulfoxide, which is frequently abbreviated as DMSO, is a substance commonly used as a solvent for chemicals that do not easily dissolve in water. DMSO has a long, controversial history as a medical treatment. While it'...
Capsaicin is the component of cayenne pepper that provides most of its hot flavor. Capsaicin also has pain-relieving qualities, which may make it helpful as a topical treatment for nerve pain associated with herpes zoster, comm...
Indian frankincense, also known by its Latin name Boswellia serrata, has roles in alternative medicine because of its anti-inflammatory activity. Although frankincense is not indicated for herpes, it might be helpful for a comp...
Herpes is an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2. There is no cure for either strain. Herpes simplex virus type 1 can cause oral and genital herpes but most often causes oral herpes. Type 2 is usually the ...
Warts are small growths on your skin that sometimes cause itchiness or pain. A viral infection of the top layer of the skin causes warts. Types of warts include common warts, flat warts, genital warts and plantar warts, which a...