Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways Taking a warm bath and using a cool compress can help manage genital ...

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 ...

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes painful blisters and sores on the mouth or genitals. Treatment decreases outbreaks, but it cannot cure the infection. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted ...