There is no cure for herpes so the focus is on relieving the symptoms and decreasing the length of an outbreak, and there are many effective herpes home remedies that can help you do that.

Herpes zoster is the virus that causes the common infection known as shingles and chicken pox. The treatments will depend upon where the infection has migrated.

In addition to natural treatments to prevent a herpes outbreak, there are several over the counter (OTC) herpes relief products that can help with pain, discomfort and help to speed healing.

The link between herpes and menstruation is a common one that is related to the impact that the process has on the immune system of the woman.

Currently, there are approximately 40 study sites in the United States and Canada that are working toward a means of prevention by developing and making a herpes vaccine available to extinguish this virus.