Pictures of herpes seem to be taboo. Nevertheless, a picture is worth 10,000 words when deciding whether a rash is really a herpes outbreak. Three of the most common kinds of herpes are genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles.

Genital Herpes

The most complete photographic overview of male and female genital herpes is at this link:

Genital Herpes Pictures

Shingles

The shingles photos there are not very good. Fortunately, my own recent case of shingles provides the best example of that type of outbreak. Here is my shingles in all its glory, about 8 days after it started.

This is particularly ironic for several reasons, one of which is my research on this topic and the herbal formula that came out of my lab. I can now say that I have benefited personally! See the whole explanation here:

Shingles Natural Treatment Gets Personal

This is my first experience with an outright herpes outbreak of any kind since my childhood chickenpox. Man, this family of viruses can sure cause a lot of misery! Good think natural treatments are so good, since drugs and vaccines fall short.

Cold Sores – Oral Herpes

This is typical for cold sores. However, the cold herpes virus can also cause outbreaks on the face and in the eyes. Herpes in the eyes can lead to permanent loss of vision. So much for thinking of cold sores as a cosmetic inconvenience!
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All the best in natural health,

Dr. D

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