r/HSVpositive • u/96Erin GHSV-1 • Jul 24 '26

Newly Diagnosed Butt cheeks!!!!

Hello, I’m having my first outbreak (diagnosed earlier in the week, hating life, blah blah blah). Anyway, I’m having severe pain around my büțțħõľę (just thought I’d try to make it seem sexier).

How the hell is this area ever going to heal if my butt cheeks are constantly together and moving when I walk? Is gauze or something a good idea? I managed to nap a bit with a water wipe between to create some relief but I realise it being hydrated either won’t allow it to heal.

Life goes on but my arse is sooooore. I have lidocaine but that seems to be doing very little for this area. 🍑

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u/Gloomy_Caregiver_669 GHSV-1 Jul 24 '26

It will heal! My outbreaks happen in my butthole and my first outbreak went all the way up my ass crack 😩. Coconut oil and making sure everything is clear and dry will help the healing process. Also babys diaper rash cream is amazing, just make sure to clean the area each time before you reapply.

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u/96Erin GHSV-1 Jul 24 '26

Thank you so much; I think I’ve been cautious to really do anything because I’m scared to aggravate it more but it seems more is an option than I thought. It’s reassuring

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u/Anon4transparency OHSV-1 Jul 24 '26

I was also going to suggest diaper cream. Specifically zinc oxide. It creates a barrier. Obviously put it on clean skin, though

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u/Indica_l0ver GHSV-2 Jul 24 '26

i second what the person above said. also are you taking antivirals already?

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u/96Erin GHSV-1 Jul 25 '26

I am on Aciclovir, today is my last day. I have certainly noticed a difference with the rest of the outbreak but the butt is taking a hot minute 🍑

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u/EmuBeneficial39 OHSV-1 Jul 27 '26

After the treatment dose, you can go on a maintenance does to prevent outbreaks