this post is old but i'd like to answer it because i've recently applied a topical cream with natural ingredients approved by the FDA, it's called prosurx. It works well for my condition. Before giving it a shot, I took some types of antiviral medications, but nothing helped. My doctor prescribed valtrex to remove herpes, but it didn't help me more, except giving me very ithcing sensation on the face and arms. Hope my experiences can be helpful for you
nothing is currently awaiting fda approval that I"m aware of.
not much of anything in trials right now either.
www.clinicaltrials.gov is the website to look for clinical trials. check it out periodically to see if any research is going on and better yet, any near you you can participate in :)
grace