 [ Symptoms ] my son has syndrome aicardi–goutières [ Disease ] herpes where genital herpes can be effectively treated by several different anti viral medications shingles and cold soresfever 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