Learn how to recognize, treat, and manage herpes on the tongue with our comprehensive guide. Understand symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

A common complication of shingles is postherpetic neuralgia, which causes severe pain that affects your quality of life. Learn about how gabapentin can be used to treat this condition.

If you have been diagnosed with genital herpes, your doctor may recommend taking a prescription medication called valacyclovir. Learn more about this antiviral medication.

There is no cure for cold sores; however, there are several remedies to help alleviate the symptoms, and it is reassuring to know that antiviral medications are available.

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The herpes virus spreads through skin contact. It causes two conditions—oral herpes (HSV-1) (also called cold sores or canker sores) and a sexually transmitted infection called genital herpes (HSV-2).