Having herpes is not the end of the world, because beside it is true that there is no definitive cure there are several herpes treatments. But, what is herpes? Is a laceration in the skin and the most common of all is the herpes simplex, which causes sores around the mouth and the genital area, which is undoubtedly the most uncomfortable of all herpes types. While it is very difficult to eliminate because the genital herpes have no cure, it is much more important to know how it spreads, to prevent it.