Hi Matt,

The reason you have found herpes info vague is because...herpes is rather
vague.  What I mean by that is that everyone experiences their herpes
differently.  There is no set pattern.  So, what lasts two weeks for one
person, may last a few hours for another.

Do not pop the blisters.  I don't believe herpes blisters are full of fluid,
anyway.  But, just leave well enough alone.

If you wish to make your outbreaks shorter, get a prescription for valtrex
and start taking it as soon as you feel the beginning of an outbreak coming
on.

And yes, the longer you have herpes, the shorter the duration should be.
But that isn't a tried and true rule.  Lots of things go into the making of
an outbreak.  So, if your immune system is running a bit low, expect worse
outbreaks.

Take care,
ar