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

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 ...

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 ...