Antivirals: Drugs used to kill a virus or suppress its ability to replicate.

Acyclovir . Valacyclovir . Famciclovir

Anti-inflammatory drugs: Drugs used to manage inflammation due to the infected virus.

Ibuprofen . Diphenhydramine . Capsaicin

Always talk to your provider before starting anything.

Following home treatments can help relieve the symptoms, these include:

• Rest – relax body and mind.
• Apply cold compress to the rashes to reduce the pain.
• Apply Calamine lotion on rashes to reduce itching.

Foods to eat:

• Foods rich in gluten like wheat germ, brewer's yeast, eggs, and whole grains.
• Eat green, orange, and yellow vegetables at every meal.
• green leafy vegetables are also good sources of calcium and magnesium, which will help heal your nerve endings.

Foods to avoid:

• Red meat, fried Foods, or chocolate and carbonated beverages (not even fizzy water) or drinks containing caffeine.
• Stay away from refined sugar products, including cookies, cakes, sweet baked goods, and sodas.

Primary care physician

Specializes in the acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health.

Ophthalmologist

Specializes in the medical and surgical care of the eyes.