The treatment and prevention of genital herpes need equal attention

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Recently, my prepuce is very itchy. I went to the hospital to check that it was genital herpes, and then I treated it immediately. The situation is a little better. Let's talk about the treatment and prevention of genital herpes.

The treatment and prevention of genital herpes need equal attention

Drug 1: primary genital herpes: acyclovir 200mg, 5 times a day, oral for 7-10 days; or valaciclovir 1000mg, 2 times a day, oral for 7-10 days; or famciclovir 250mg, 3 times a day, oral for 5-10 days.

Drug 2: it is best to start treatment within 24 hours after the appearance of prodromal symptoms or skin lesions. Acyclovir 200mg, 5 times a day for 5 days; valaciclovir 500mg, 2 times a day for 5 days; famciclovir 125mg, 3 times a day for 5 days.

Drug 3: Patients with frequent recurrence (more than 6 recurrences within one year): in order to reduce the number of recurrences, inhibition therapy can be used. Acyclovir 400mg, twice daily; valaciclovir 500mg, once daily; famciclovir 250mg, twice daily. Drugs need to be used for a long time, usually for four months to a year, so as to achieve the maximum effect.

matters needing attention

Apply topical ointment before sexual intercourse: common topical ointments, such as Fujiang ointment and erythromycin ointment, can reduce the infection rate of genital herpes during sexual life. According to experts, applying Fujiang ointment with acetic acid before sexual intercourse is the most effective for the prevention of genital herpes.