Herpes, which occurs in intimate places, is a rather unpleasant and rather painful disease. It depresses the nervous system of the patient. The disease can lead to serious health problems. Medicine refers herpes in the intimate zone to sexually transmitted diseases, since it is transmitted only through sexual contact.
Description of the disease. Features
Genital herpes has specific features that must be considered when prescribing complex therapeutic measures.
It is extremely contagious and very easily transmitted by sexual contact to a partner. And since the peculiarity of herpesvirus is such that it can remain in a latent state for a rather long time, the carrier itself may not suspect that it has become its owner. He, entering into intimate relationships with different partners, can widely spread this disease among them. Therefore, at risk are young and sexually active people from about 16 to 30 years old who lead a promiscuous and uncontrolled sex life, and are also not too picky in partners.
This article will talk about why men have such an unpleasant disease as herpes in the intimate area. The reasons for its appearance are mainly hidden solely in sexual contacts that occur in any form - vaginal, anal, oral. This virus is transmitted instantly, even when touching infected places or when kissed. Therefore, if the partner has a visible rash on the lips, then even from such an innocent contact it is better to refrain.
Transmission ways. Herpes photo
In the intimate area in men, herpes can occur even if contact with the carrier was many years ago, and this disease has been diagnosed quite often recently.
Male genital herpes is a type of herpes simplex virus type 2. It is usually referred to as HSV-2. Interestingly, herpesvirus type 1, which causes a rash on the skin, lips and face, has recently been recognized by scientists as no less dangerous and able to pass into the second type. Under certain conditions, herpes in the intimate area in men provides a transition from the first type to the second. This persistent infection in ordinary life is transmitted in the following ways:
- sexual - during uncontrolled sexual contacts and unsecured safe sex;
- household - when using common things: utensils, towels, bedding;
- ignoring intimate hygiene standards - with general uncleanliness, you can transfer herpes from the body to the genitals.
Herpes in the intimate area of ​​men may not occur if they have strong immunity.
If the human immune system is weakened, then exacerbations of infectious manifestations occur quite often: once or twice a month. Weakening of the body's defenses is strongly influenced by factors such as:
- frequent stressful situations;
- the presence of chronic infections;
- significant hypothermia of the body or its severe overheating;
- non-observance of the rules of a healthy diet;
- illegible sexual intercourse;
- neglect of personal hygiene.
One of the reasons why genital herpes was so widespread was the sexual revolution, which opened the age-old locks of restraint in intimate life and liberated people as much as possible in a sexual sense. The popularization of oral sex in intimate relationships has become the source of the appearance of herpes on the genitals of men through the transfer of type 1 virus from the lips of their partners. Any, even the smallest damage to the mucous membrane greatly increases the chances of getting a penetrating herpes infection. After a short period of time, painful symptoms of herpes appear in the intimate area in men.
In men who have received such a “gift”, the virus penetrates directly into the body through the head of their penis and begins its intensive development. Young people are more at risk of contracting a genital virus, because they are traditionally more sexually active and do not heed the signals of the mind in anticipation of pleasure. However, they very often forget about protective equipment and enter into intimate relationships with unfamiliar partners. Let's talk about what are the symptoms of herpes in the intimate zone in men.
Common symptoms
After penetration into the body, the virus must gain a foothold and pass an incubation period. From the moment of infection, from 3 to 10 days will pass and it will be possible to personally observe the sad consequences of the stormy indiscriminate passion. First, common signs begin to appear, indicating the presence of infection in the body:
- the general condition of the body worsens;
- malaise and weakness appear;
- body temperature rises and febrile manifestations occur;
- muscle pains appear.
Clear signs of the disease
And this is a sure sign that more clear symptoms of herpes in the intimate zone will soon appear (photos of these manifestations of ailments are not presented for ethical reasons). The disease will begin with local redness near the glans penis. After some time, other symptoms will begin to appear - soreness at the site of redness, severe itching and burning. A few more hours will pass and small vesicles with serous fluid inside will already begin to form.
Further, the already manifested symptoms of herpes in the intimate zone of a man can be aggravated by severe intestinal disorders and an increase in lymph nodes in the inguinal region. Sometimes there may be purulent discharge coming out of the urethra, which causes pain during the "need". In some cases, viral vesicles are based on the scrotum and perineum. When they burst, wet sores form in their place, very painful and uncomfortable. Over time, they will dry out and cover with a crust.
If you do not pay timely attention to this issue, the symptoms of herpes in the intimate zone in men will manifest more clearly and become chronic. As a result, there will be constantly recurring relapses of the disease. The infection will begin to worsen even at the slightest decrease in the body's immune functions and again return with painful rashes. Often men are not very attentive to such manifestations and tend to ignore the obvious infection in the body to the last. If relapses occur quite rarely, they do not pay attention to it at all.
But such a frivolous attitude to one's own health leads to a decrease in the functions of the immune system, a significant depletion of the body and the formation of serious male diseases, such as urethritis and prostatitis, which bring their owners a lot of intimate problems. Try to respond in a timely manner to the signals given by the body - symptoms of herpes in the intimate zone. Treatment in the initial stages of the disease is always more effective than when it is already seriously started.
Before proceeding to consider treatment options for this insidious disease, men should pay attention to the extremely detrimental consequences for the course of the disease in case of abuse of strong drinks. Since alcohol greatly affects the state of immunity, significantly reducing the latter with its immoderate use, as a result, after some time the body will no longer be able to independently resist the disease and protect the body from the harmful virus. In men who regularly drink alcohol, the symptoms of herpes in the intimate zone are much more frequent and more pronounced, and the disease is more complicated and difficult to treat.
Methods of treating genital herpes in men
Turning to the consideration of herpesvirus treatment methods, it should be noted that the key point in the treatment of intimate places is the correct systematic approach to the methods of treatment used. To exclude the possibility of relapse, it is necessary to clearly comply with all the prescriptions of doctors and use preventive measures. Regardless of the localization of viral rashes and the frequency of their recurrence, treatment of herpes in the intimate area should be carried out comprehensively. That is, not limited solely to local antiviral drugs.
The local method of treatment is ineffective for eliminating the causative agent of an infectious rash and will not save you from the return of the disease in the future. Using a special antiviral ointment for herpes in the intimate area, you only temporarily cleanse the skin of viral vesicles or sores, but the virus itself is safely hidden inside you, waiting in the wings and reducing the body's immunity. If you decide to start treatment, then in order to achieve success in this, you need to influence the body both from the outside and from the inside.
Drugs for the treatment of herpes in the intimate zone (with photo)
Modern drugs act very effectively and purposefully in the fight against genital herpes. At the same time, they are also relevant for the treatment of complications. So, in such an important matter as the treatment of herpes in the intimate area in men, the use of antiviral drugs is necessary. Most often used for herpes "Acyclovir" - a chemotherapeutic drug that quite successfully copes with the task of resisting viral infections of the genital organs of men.
Now there are second-generation drugs that more quickly and deeply cope with this task - Valtrex, Valaciclovir, Penciclovir, Famciclovir. These drugs have high clinical efficacy and help to quickly get rid of symptoms, and also improve subjective sensations, lengthen the intervals between relapses, but are not able to completely remove the virus from the body.
Despite the fact that the treatment of herpes in the intimate area in men with drugs does not completely get rid of the herpes virus infection, they can still be and should be used. As therapeutic agents, “Acyclovir” or “Virolex” / “Zovirax” are used, which have a blocking effect on the propagating virus and stop the painful symptoms during the period of exacerbation. These drugs are very effective in the fight against herpes simplex. They are available in tablet form, in the form of a solution for intravenous administration, and in the form of an ointment or cream for external treatment of rashes.
Mutated virus. How is it treated?
To treat a mutated virus that has adapted to Acyclovir and has developed resistance to it, Famciclovir or Famvir are prescribed. This is also a pill for internal use. But not always with the help of the drug "Acyclovir" is successfully treated for herpes in the intimate zone. The reasons for this are that this medicine, like its analogues, can affect only herpes in an active state. The same viruses that are in a latent state are not subject to it. This is the disadvantage of all drugs containing acyclovir - they are not able to prevent a relapse of the disease and prevent infection by viruses of a related type.
Severe form of the disease. What drugs are prescribed?
With a more severe form of the disease, in order to ensure adequate treatment of herpes in the intimate zone in men, the modern drug Valaciclovir is used. He is endowed with great activity in confronting the herpes virus. To enhance the effect, the drug is administered intravenously. Next, immunomodulatory therapy is used, which is aimed at restoring and strengthening the body's defenses. These drugs stimulate the production of interferon and have an antiviral spectrum of action. Of this group of drugs, the most studied and often used is Viferon Suppositories. For complex treatment, Viferon is also available in ointment and gel forms.
General strengthening preparations and ointments
In addition to medical treatment, general strengthening herbal preparations are recommended - alcohol tinctures of ginseng, echinacea and eleutherococcus. Also, one should not forget about a sufficient amount of vitamins that help to increase the body's protective barriers from infection. The introduction of immunoglobulins subcutaneously is able to reduce the recurrence rate.
Painful skin rashes can be treated with drugs such as Panavir. This is a gel that does not allow the virus to spread to healthy areas of the body and mucous membrane, as well as “Gerferferon” - an ointment that anesthetizes well and reduces the painfulness of the symptoms during an exacerbation of the disease.
Immunocorrective protective drugs
When undergoing treatment, it must be understood that none of the drugs can save from a new infection. Therefore, during treatment, sexual contacts should be "frozen".
It is difficult to overestimate the importance of strengthening the immune system and enhancing the protective functions of the body when preventing relapses of male genital herpes. If the form of the disease is severe or moderate, and during this period relapses occur every three months, or more often, then together with antiviral drugs, immunocorrective protective drugs are prescribed - probiotics, immunoglobulins, interferons, immunomodulators, restorative agents and vitamins. This tactic leads to a deep and fairly stable remission, since the restoration of immunity extremely well affects the course of treatment, allowing you to reduce its time, reduce the toxicity of chemotherapy and achieve good remission.
Vaccines
Vaccination gives encouraging results in the treatment of herpes in men. Its goal is the maximum activation of cell immunity - immunocorrection. The Vitagerpavak vaccine is used during remission of the disease and has a number of undeniable advantages over other anti-herpes drugs. According to the basic scheme of vaccination with Vitagerpavak, 0.2 ml of the vaccine should be injected intradermally into the bend of the forearm.
This is not a single infusion. This is a cycle of five injections carried out with a long interval of 7 to 10 days. To achieve a prophylactic persistent effect, repeated vaccination courses are needed. If rashes appear, you will need to increase the intervals to 14 days. Six months later, it is necessary to revaccinate from five injections.
Preventive action
Prevention of this disease is very simple and unpretentious:
- have a permanent sexual partner;
- Avoid promiscuous sexual contact
- use contraceptives;
- after each sexual intercourse, it is good to treat the inguinal region, buttocks and hips with an antiseptic solution;
- eliminate bad habits;
- eat healthy food;
- provide the body with a daily vitamin complex;
- to be in the fresh air more;
- do sport.
All these measures will strengthen the immune system, and the body itself can resist infection.
Conclusion
Now you know what constitutes and how herpes appears in the intimate zone in men. Photos of some drugs to combat the disease for clarity are presented in the article. As can be seen from the material, genital viral herpes has not yet been completely cured. Moreover, its treatment is very long and not always effective. Pay more attention to prevention and lead a healthy lifestyle - this is a guarantee that you can not get the herpes virus from the outside.