herpes where? genital herpes can be effectively treated by several different anti-viral medications. shingles and cold sores/fever blisters are also herpes and may be treated differently. see your medical provider. warm water is not going to really do much. taking the amino acid lysine during a breakout has been statistically proven to reduce outbreak period. taking 3g a day will help in this effort and is cost efficient. also see a doctor for additional medical advice.
how long does the first herpes breakout take to heal? is there anything that can be done for relief other than warm h2o?