Health Tip: Soothing Herpes Pain

Suggestions to ease the discomfort

Posted: April 17, 2009

(HealthDay News) -- Herpes blisters are caused by various viruses, and may occur inside the mouth, throughout the body or near the genitals.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to help soothe herpes blisters and sores:

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