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Herpes is infectious, but only with sexual or close skin-to-skin contact. While the sores are open and weeping, it would not be sensible to share a towel but the actual chances of passing it on this way are remote.

Herpes simplex is not curable and hence all forms of remedies for herpes simplex or their goals would be to reduce the occurrence of the condition as well as providing symptomatic relief during an outbreak.