What is herpes simplex

Update Date: 2021-10-16 Source: Network

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Herpes simplex generally belongs to the dermatology department. After its pathogen is spread, it will make the patients feel the surrounding skin collecting water, itching and reddening. There are different conditions in the early and late stages of its formation, and it generally appears on the forehead. Let's popularize the science of herpes simplex.

What is herpes simplex

First, it is common at the junction of skin and mucous membrane, especially at lip margin, mouth angle and around nostril. At the beginning, the local skin itches, burns or tingles, and then congestion, red halo, after the emergence of needle or rice size clusters of blisters, the base is slightly red, blisters do not fuse with each other, but multiple clusters of blisters can appear at the same time. The blister wall is thin, the blister fluid is clear, short-term self ulceration, erosion, exudation, 2-10 days later dry scab, after eschar does not leave scar.

Second: herpes and ulcers appear in the oral mucosa, tongue, gingiva, pharynx, can affect the esophagus. The patient had local pain, food refusal and salivation. It may be accompanied by fever and enlargement of submandibular and / or cervical lymph nodes. Children and young people are more common.

Third, it is mainly caused by HSV - Ⅱ infection. Genitalia, perineum, vulva around, thigh and buttock skin can be affected, herpes, ulcers and patches of erosion. In men, it occurs in glans, prepuce, coronal sulcus, penis and scrotum; in women, it occurs in labia, clitoris, vagina, cervix and urethra. Homosexuals with a history of anal sex can cause herpetic proctitis, followed by perianal and rectal suppurative infection or inguinal lymphadenitis.

matters needing attention

The bacteria of herpes simplex will make patients itch, redden and collect water in the early stage, but in the later stage, the skin around these patients will fester, and there is the possibility of leaving scars. Therefore, if patients with herpes simplex should go to the dermatology department for treatment as soon as possible, it will be difficult to control if they don't pay attention.