Don’t know where to begin?
WHERE ARE YOUR SYMPTOMS?
There are two types of herpes simplex viruses: HSV-1 and HSV-2. The location of your outbreak is usually a predictable indicator of which Herpes virus you may have contracted.
MOUTH
If you have symptoms near your lips or inside your mouth, it could be Herpes Simplex Virus 1, which can be transmitted to the genitals.
NOSE
Symptoms on or around the nose are most likely Herpes Simplex Virus 1, which can be spread to the genitals.
BACK
Although it’s less common, you can get Herpes Simplex Virus 2 on your back. It is sometimes misdiagnosed as shingles.
MALE GENITALS
Symptoms on or around the male genitalia are Herpes Simplex Virus 2, also known as genital herpes.
FEMALE GENITALS
Symptoms on or around the female genitalia are Herpes Simplex Virus 2, also known as genital herpes.
BUTTOCKS
Symptoms on the buttocks are almost always Herpes Simplex Virus 2, also referred to as genital herpes.
The Lowdown: How HerpAlert Works
If you think you have herpes, you need to act fast. If you begin treatment immediately, you can sign-ificantly reduce the duration and severity of your outbreak. The key is to start medication within 12 to 24 hours of noticing symptoms. HerpAlert is the fastest way to get diagnosed and treated.
