 [ Symptoms ] i am having an outbreak of genital herpes and it is really painful is soaking in a sea salt bath helpful [ Disease ] hi they say swimming in the sea is very good for outbreaks so a good sea salt bath should work just as well a good couple of handfuls should do the trick also try pure aloe vera gel 9999 is very good but keep it in the fridge the extra coolness help calm things down also have a look on www earthclinic com see what help you can find there do hope this helps you good luck