Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can Oral Herpes Be Treated?

Hi, I do not have insurance.. but I need to see a specialist. I have hsv orally only... I used to only have a couple of breakouts a year.. now it seems like it won t stop.... I have been taking famciclovir 500 mg twice a day because it wouldn t stop and still doing it. I ve been taking medicine for almost 2 months.. seems like any stress at all and I m having flare-ups and I am worried I could be giving it out not knowing if I don t go tingle or burning... really worries me I need it to stop. I need Help!.... I ve been living alone with my dog for almost 5 years trying not to even be around anybody it s really a drag I need this to go away... in a real drag on my life help me please...Doug
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
Report Abuse
Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I have gone through your complaints and it might be resistant to Famciclovir.
I would recommend you to take tablet Aciclovir thrice daily for 7 days.
If it doesn’t improve in a week’s time then it might not be herpes and you need to consult a doctor.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Oral Herpes Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have gone through your complaints and it might be resistant to Famciclovir. I would recommend you to take tablet Aciclovir thrice daily for 7 days. If it doesn’t improve in a week’s time then it might not be herpes and you need to consult a doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.