There are options for reducing the appearance of these scars.
These include:
Talk to a healthcare provider to see if these options may be right for you.
Herpes Causes
Herpes is due to theherpes simplex virus (HSV).
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There are two types of HSV:HSV-1 and HSV-2.
HSV-1 is most commonly associated with oral herpes, while HSV-2 is most often associated with genital herpes.
However, they can overlap, and either virus can cause a herpes infection at either location.
Preventing Scars
Preventing the scars from forming in the first place is key.
you might prevent scarring by properly treatingherpes sores.
Talk to your healthcare provider about ways to prevent herpes outbreaks.
During an outbreak, you may be concerned about potential scarring from the sores.
Most herpes sores do not cause scarring.
Dermatological treatments to reduce scars include laser treatment and microdermabrasion.
Home remedies such as vitamin E have not proved helpful.
Taking proper care of active herpes outbreaks is vital to healing sores and preventing scarring.
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