Herpes Simplex
Outbreaks shortened and recurrences suppressed.
Herpes simplex causes recurrent clusters of small painful blisters, on the lips as cold sores or in the genital area. The virus persists in the nerve ganglion and reactivates with stress, illness, sunlight or fatigue.
- PCR swab
- Diagnosis
- 3–5 days
- Episodic
- Daily
- Suppression
- Complete
- Privacy
- PCR confirmation & typing
- Episodic antiviral therapy
- Daily suppressive therapy
- Trigger management
Diagnosed first, treated second.
It cannot be eradicated, but it is very well controlled. Episodic therapy shortens outbreaks; suppressive therapy reduces frequency by seventy to eighty percent and lowers transmission risk considerably.
- 01PCR confirmation & typing
- 02Episodic antiviral therapy
- 03Daily suppressive therapy
- 04Trigger management
- 05Partner & pregnancy counselling
- Recurrent cold sores
- Frequent genital outbreaks
- Outbreaks triggered by sun or stress
- Concern about transmission to a partner
- Planning pregnancy with known infection
How the treatment works
A sequence, not a single appointment — each step informs the next.
- 01
Confirmation
PCR swab from an active lesion or serology confirms the type.
- 02
Trigger review
Sun exposure, stress, illness and hormonal patterns are mapped to your outbreaks.
- 03
Therapy choice
Episodic treatment for infrequent outbreaks, suppression for recurrent disease.
- 04
Transmission planning
Practical guidance for partners and for pregnancy where relevant.
Results measured, not promised.
What to expect
- 01Outbreaks shorter and less severe
- 02Recurrences reduced by 70–80 percent
- 03Pain and discomfort controlled
- 04Transmission risk lowered
- 05Confidence and predictability restored
Begin with a diagnosis,
not a guess.
Share a few details and the clinic will reply with available consultation times for herpes simplex — one-to-one with Dr. Arely.
- Response
- Within 24 hours
- Consultation
- One-to-one, 45 min
- Assessment
- Trichoscopy included
- Location
- Dr. Arely Clinic
Frequently asked
No, but suppressive therapy controls it so effectively that many patients have no outbreaks.
A daily low-dose antiviral keeps the virus dormant and reduces shedding between outbreaks.
Asymptomatic shedding is possible; suppression and precautions reduce that risk significantly.
They are related viral types; both respond to the same antiviral strategies.