Herpes is an infectious disease that manifests itself in the form of small vesicles. The disease is localized mainly on the lips and genitals, but can also occur on other parts of the body. Unfortunately, unpleasant herpes, the treatment of which affects only the symptoms, cannot be completely cured.
Drug treatment
It is worth repeating that it is impossible to completely remove the virus from the body, but itching, burning and red vesicles are quite easy to eliminate. To do this, use local ointments and creams, as well as tablets. They do not require long-term use, however, after the first occurrence of herpes should be in the medicine cabinet constantly. As a rule, the symptoms of the disease appear suddenly, and the sooner treatment begins, the faster it will end.
If you have a cold sore? Medical treatment will be effective with such ointments as Zovirax, Famvir and others. These drugs can not only nullify symptoms, but also reduce the number of relapses.
Alternative treatment
Traditional medicine, as well as drugs, are quite effective. The only difference is the time after which the symptoms will be completely eliminated. As a rule, medicines begin to act immediately, gradually reducing the rash. Alternative treatment is carried out not for several days, after which herpes passes. Home treatment may include the following:
the vesicles must be lubricated at least three times a day with valocordin, treatment should continue for several days until the symptoms disappear;
Ear sulfur, which needs to be applied to the inflamed areas with a cotton swab, helps well at the very beginning of the disease. If herpes is at the first stage, then two days after processing the rash in this way, there will be no trace of it;
Kalanchoe juice should be applied several times a day until herpes, the treatment of which takes about three days with this method, completely recedes;
suppression of the herpes virus is possible with the help of polyphenolic substances contained in raspberry branches. To prepare a therapeutic ointment, you need to cut several branches, rinse them well and chew. Then the resulting slurry is regularly lubricated with the affected areas;
if a cold sore pops up on the lips, it can be treated with crushed garlic applied to the inflamed area.
Herpes Prevention
The herpes virus lives in every person. Until a certain time he is in
passive form without manifesting itself. For many, the disease does not begin, and some regularly suffer from discomfort and an ugly rash. The reasons that the virus suddenly becomes active, after which it does not leave a person until the end of life, are not fully understood by scientists. One thing is known for sure: if the disease is prevented, then herpes will remain in a passive form.
The most important preventive measure is maintaining immunity. Only when it is weakened does the virus gain the right to life. Also, colds, hypothermia and inflammatory processes contribute to its development. In order for herpes to not begin, the treatment of which relieves only of symptoms, you need to monitor your health, eat properly and fully. It is strongly recommended not to kiss people who have a disease on their lips.