Can red skin around genitals be herpes? It does not pass, but there are no blisters.

Joseph, such redness can be a sign of starting episode of herpes. However, it can also be a sign of fungal or certain sexually transmited infection.

My boy-friend has told me that he has genital herpes. Is it safe to have sexual relation with him in condom (we have not been close yet)?

Olivia, genital herpes is the disease which can be transmitted even if there are no signs of herpes on genitals. So, it is obligatory to use condom, and it is better not to contact with the area around genitals. However, if your friend follows treatment schedule by suppressive therapy scheme, with Zovirax, for example, the possibility of transmitting herpes becomes very low.

Hello. This is an urgent question. My husband has the outbreak of his HSV-2. How can I prevent the child from transmitting this virus?

Hello, Inga. Preventive measures in this case should be the following: - avoid your child's and husband's contacts during the outbreak; - maintain the hygiene of hands; - give all members of your familiy indivdual soap and towels; - you, your child, and your husband should sleep in different beds; - your husband should treat from HSV-2. Acyclovir (Zovirax), Neovir, or Valtrex are best possibilities.

Hi. I have herpes on lips 4-5 times every year. Should I accept pills or use cream to cure it?

Hi, Michael. Infrequent episodes of herpers on lips should be treated symptomatically, i.e. with Zovirax cream on the places of sores.

Hello! I am 12 weeks pregnant, and the blood lab test has shown that I have herpes virus in my blood. Is this a threat for the future child? Do I have to take anti-viral medicines to prevent transmitting herpes to my baby?

Hello Grace. No, you don't need any treatment. There is no threat for your future child. 95% people on Earth have HSV-1 in their blood.