Facial herpes is an outbreak of herpes simplex virus symptoms in the area of the face. Facial herpes is most likely to be caused by herpes simplex 1. A case of facial herpes means an area of the face came into contact with another person's herpes simplex infection. Facial herpes symptoms will eventually clear on their own, but will clear much more quickly with the use of treatment. Facial herpes does not represent a serious threat to one's health.