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Suggest Treatment For Herpes Simplex
Hi, I m hiv+, had herpes simplex but this time I had an outbreak in the genital area, is this herpesll? I m taking my usual valtrex, but some time ago I had a similar out brake the doctor thought it could be syphilis but negative, now I realize I usually uses a metal condom ring and may be a reaction to the metal, know I m taking valtrex and ciprofloxacin , is that ok?
Mon, 10 Nov 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Tablet Valtrex and Ciprofloxacin are alright to treat Genital Herpes recurrence. But the dosage is very important. Anything less than a gram of Valtrex twice a day would not be effective. The same has to be continued till a total healing occurs ( usually longer duration when the CD4 count is low).
If you are having allergic contact dermatitis to metal condom ring then the treatment is entirely different. Your physician would be able to judge the exact treatment for you.
Dr S.Murugan
Welcome to HCM.
Tablet Valtrex and Ciprofloxacin are alright to treat Genital Herpes recurrence. But the dosage is very important. Anything less than a gram of Valtrex twice a day would not be effective. The same has to be continued till a total healing occurs ( usually longer duration when the CD4 count is low).
If you are having allergic contact dermatitis to metal condom ring then the treatment is entirely different. Your physician would be able to judge the exact treatment for you.
Dr S.Murugan
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