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The initial phase of a Herpes outbreak can be identified by symptoms such as headache or muscle pain, itching in the genital area and even flu-like symptoms. This early stage is your best chance to halt the outbreak with medically prescribed treatments.

The second phase is when visible symptoms can be noticed. These are present in the form of small blisters or lesions in the genital area, which are filled with a highly contagious liquid. The area can be quite itchy and or painful at this time and it is important that you resist itching the area as you will be more likely to pass the virus onto another person, or even to another location on your body. Always wash your hands if you think you may have touched the contagious area.

The final stage is where the outbreak is beginning to heal. It does this by drying out the lesions and forming a scab on the surface of the skin, while new skin develops underneath. It is still important at this stage to allow the body to continue healing itself naturally and avoid the temptation to itch or pick the scab.

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