Herpes is one of the most common viral infections in the world, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Caused by the herpes ...

Learn what scientific research and experts say about the evidence for common home remedies for herpes, including honey, lemon balm, and petroleum jelly.

Antiviral drugs like Valtrex and Zovirax heal herpes sores faster and help prevent recurrences. Using a cold compress or ice pack can reduce the pain from herpes sores. Over-the-counter pain relievers ...

A phase 3 trial finds pritelivir significantly improves cure rates for immunocompromised individuals with refractory HSV infections.

Pritelivir met its primary endpoint of superior lesion healing, achieving a 62.7% lesion healing rate compared to 34.0% with standard-of-care ...

Chewing gum made from beans has been shown to reduce the viral load of some strains of herpes and influenza, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.