Backstory...
Hello, about 7 years ago, I was drunk and sleeping and unknowingly had my ear pierced by a dirty gun. About a week later, I found that I developed Herpes of the ear. My doctor at the time gave me a perscription for some pills, "____ acid". I don't remember the first part of the name.
Anyway, now I am a poor college student, and I make just about the same amount as my bills. Needless to say that I don't have the money for the pills, but my ear has broken out again. It is the second time.
Questions...
1) Will the outbreak clear up on its own?
2) Is it safe for me to goto work? It is a retail environment and I handle jugs and cases of water and soda all night.
3) What perscription is best for this and about how much does it cost?

Thank you all very much for your time.