Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a contagious viral disease. It has two forms, HSV-1 (which present symptoms in and around the mouth) and HSV-2 (the strain that usually causes genital herpes, a sexually transmitted disease). However, lesions can appear on and be transferred to any part of the body. Herpes can appear as outbreaks of painful blisters and cold sores, the severity of symptoms varying from person to person. There is no permanent cure for herpes, but there are treatments to successfully manage outbreaks by controlling their severity and decreasing their frequency.

Dr. Davis can treat herpes by:

• Prescribing a combination of oral and/or topical therapy.
• Providing continuous therapy to suppress future episodes and contagion if one has frequent outbreaks.