Do you have genital herpes? Many people ask, “How can I cure herpes?” Once you have herpes, you have it for life, but there are ways to treat and manage this common infection. This video describes how to treat genital herpes.

0:00 Overview
0:16 What is genital herpes?
0:56 What are outbreaks?
1:39 How to treat herpes?
3:10 What about creams and lotions for herpes?
3:38 What to do during an outbreak?
4:35 Recap

More resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes.htm
https://www.ashasexualhealth.org/herpes/

Dr. Marisa Holubar, MD, MS is a Clinical Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases at Stanford Medicine.

The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 6/9/2022. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.

This video is a production of the Stanford Center for Health Education team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine and the Stanford Center for Professional Development.

At the Stanford Center for Health Education, we believe that expanding access to engaging education has the power to change behaviors, improve health, and save lives.

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