hpv
herpes
molluscum

Herpes Simplex Virus 1, HSV1, is called "cold sore" or "fever blister" and HSV2 is called "genital herpes." HSV1 generally affects lips, but it can be passed to genital area. Herpes is transmitted during physical contact; over 20 million adults are affected. It appears as collection of little yellow-red blisters that initially tingle, then scab and heal, often recurrent. Excellent healing occurs if oral antiviral pills are taken early in outbreak, which puts the virus into remission. Lysine supplements (health food store item) have demonstrated value in reducing episodes.