How do I relieve the herpes itch while out and about?

[Kjle1990]

So I'm in my school's nursing program, overwhelmed, not getting much rest, and am finding my herpes prodrome itching now more than ever. The only way I can relieve this itch is by washing down there. However I start clinicals in a couple of weeks and I spend lots of time at school. How do I relieve the itch in those kinds of settings? Obviously can't wash. Wiping with hypoallergenic baby wipes don't help either. I really don't wanna up my meds too. On top of that, I have a chronic cough and sore throat for over two weeks now. :/

[bookworm21]

Have you tried the wipes from companies like Vagisil? They have some anti itch ones that may be helpful :) I find if they are cold they work even better.

[WCSDancer2010]

I've been wondering about trying the stuff you put on cold sores (Oragel, Anbesol etc) that is meant to stop those outbreaks. If you try it ant it works, let me know.

 

Also, the pain relieving gels like Anbesol may be useful.... or Aveeno/ Gold Bond/etc have anti itch cream.

[fyrefenyx]

Ive used goldbond and a cortisol cteam some ppl get Rxd lidocaine

[fyrefenyx]

Oh yes ive tried vagisil too: it def helps!!

[JJsPurplePants]

Lidocaine has been a life saver. And tea tree oil (if there are limited open ulcers) has also been a blessing.. So far

[HerryTheHerp]

Tried oragel, anbesol, no dice for me.

 

Aloe and zinc cream (diaper rash ointment) helped with the itch/pain considerably. Lidocaine would have been a Godsend, that's for sure.

 

Still waiting to hear from someone who's had the guts to try the nail polish remover suggestion from a few weeks ago...

 

[bookworm21]

Thats the kind of bet someone takes after one too many shots of Jack Daniels.

[victoriaxxx]

Are you serious ? Someone said nail polish remover ?? That just sounds like a chemical that does not need to be near our junk or mouth

[HerryTheHerp]

It's on the internet. That means it has to work, right....

 

http://www.wisegeek.org/is-it-safe-to-use-nail-polish-remover-on-a-cold-sore.htm#slideshow

 

Not gonna try it. I'd just as soon stand atop of the Empire State Building wearing a Tutu and holding an umbrella as I lean over the edge and say, "Hey Bubba, watch this and make sure you videotape it!"

[WCSDancer2010]

^^^^ That vision is going to take awhile to get burned out of my brain :-O

[victoriaxxx]

uhhh I don't think that sounds pleasant..

[bookworm21]

The article says "Genital herpes-related lesions, which are similar to cold sores and form due to a similar viral infection, should not be treated this way. This especially important when sores occur on the genitals themselves."

 

I think in this case the advice should be listened to. Lol :D