The first thing you need to do is determine what the symptoms that you are experiencing are caused by.
With genital herpes infections, the symptoms will normally appear, go away and then re-appear in the same spot (or nearby to the area). The average rate of recurrence is 4 outbreaks a year, it is common for a person to have as many as 7 or more outbreaks during the first year of infection.
Waxing can irritate the skin and, if you have previously been exposed to genital herpes, then it could quite possibly bring on an "outbreak" - this is the term used to describe a herpes episode, when the symptoms are active.
If you are still experiencing symptoms, visit your Doctor ASAP for a culture test (this means that they will take a sample of the infected tissue and send it away to check for the presence of the Herpes virus). In many cases, the Doctor may be able to give you some sort of preliminary diagnosis based on what the symptoms look like. But herpes is a tricky and deceiving virus, so make sure to get the proper testing for 100% confirmation.
If the symptoms have already gone away you will need to take a blood test to determine if you have been exposed to the virus.
Regarding Aldara, no this is not a treatment prescribed for herpes. If your boyfriend went to the Doctor and was diagnosed with herpes his Doctor would prescribe one of the following medications:
Alternatively, a naturopath may recommend a course of immune strengthening herbs and beneficial supplements, such as Lysine, Vitamin C, Zinc and Bioflavonoids.
Aldara is typically prescribed for Genital Warts.
Just a little more information here...
Genital Warts is an STD caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Genital Herpes is a completely different condition, caused by the Herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Warm regards,
Cindy Robinson
Herpes Support Team
http://www.dynamiclear.com