How is herpes treated

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Herpes zoster usually occurs in spring and autumn, and is more common in adults. In addition to the typical rash, neuralgia is another characteristic of the disease. Neuralgia usually occurs 1-2 days before the rash, until the rash subsides. Because of its long course, patients can be treated at home. Next, I'll share how herpes is treated. Hope to help you.

How is herpes treated

First: general treatment. The blister wall should be kept intact, clean and dry, washed with normal saline 2-3 times a day, and sucked dry with sterile gauze. If the blister wall has been damaged, apply antibiotic ointment or cream, and use sensitive antibiotics for secondary infection.

Second: when the local pain is obvious, 2% - 5% lidocaine ointment can be used. Keep a regular life and avoid tiredness, staying up late and drinking. Systemic antiviral therapy: antiviral therapy is the main method for the treatment of herpes.

Third: the commonly used and effective drugs in clinic are acyclovir, valaciclovir, famciclovir and so on. For acyclovir resistant virus, foscarnet sodium and ribavirin can be selected, which has certain therapeutic effect.

matters needing attention

This disease needs attention: herpes patients in the recovery period is to pay attention to rest, every day to ensure at least 8 hours of sleep, otherwise your whole person will appear to have no spirit. However, don't rest in bed at any time, do joint and muscle exercises when you have time to prevent tissue muscle atrophy, but don't move by yourself.