(from the ancient Greek word "herpein" - crawl) - a group of viral diseases, which is accompanied by rashes on the skin and mucous membranes.

Treatment of herpes is carried out according to a certain scheme and is aimed at getting rid of the infection in several stages.

So, initially it is necessary to direct efforts to reduce the severity and duration of itching, pain, fever. Further, it is important to reduce the duration of complete healing of lesions resulting from the disease. Subsequent treatment of herpes is aimed at reducing the severity and frequency of recurrence of the disease. The next stage of treatment is the elimination of the infection in order to eliminate the recurrence of herpes.

Most often, in the process of medical treatment of herpes, local ones are used. They directly eliminate the cause of the disease, that is, the herpes simplex virus. To increase the effectiveness of the effects of such funds, they are recommended to be used immediately after the onset of rashes.

There is also which is used to prevent herpes.

involves the use of a number of different methods, proven traditional medicine. It is important to consider that such treatment involves not only the use of drugs externally, but also the use of vitamin decoctions, as well as herbs with antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects.

So, it is advisable to treat herpes on the lips using folk methods immediately after its first manifestations. At the first symptoms of herpes, you can apply an ice cube, which is made from natural coffee, to the site. This will help prevent further spread of the disease.

An effective remedy for the treatment of herpes on the lips is the following mixture: half a cup of sugar-free yogurt should be mixed with one teaspoon of instant coffee. One tablespoon of flour and honey is added to the mixture, as well as two chopped garlic cloves. The mixture should be mixed and lubricated with the affected area once a day. You need to keep the mass until it falls off on its own. After that, the procedure can be repeated again.

In addition, traditional medicine suggests that you can quickly get rid of the manifestations of herpes by using some products that help fight infection. The diet should include as much milk and dairy products, potatoes, meat and fish dishes, as well as beans and eggs. At the same time, an exacerbation of herpes can occur after eating nuts (peanuts are especially negative in this case), seeds, grain products. You should regularly eat garlic, which activates the body's defenses.

Another tip of traditional medicine is to use earwax for the treatment of herpes, which is removed from the ears with a cotton swab. Also, as a treatment for herpes folk remedies, it is advised to use to lubricate the manifestations of herpes on the lips.

There are more original folk remedies that effectively affect the condition of a patient with herpes. Having prepared hot tea, you need to lower the spoon into it and wait until it is completely warmed up. A heated spoon is applied to a sore spot. This action must be carried out several times a day. It is important that the spoon used for such treatment is made of silver or stainless steel. Apply a heated spoon to the site of injury should be at least ten to fifteen times in one "session".

For the treatment of herpes on the lips, you can use a cotton swab moistened with cologne, 70% alcohol or valocordin. This cotton wool is applied to the affected area. This causes pain, but herpes is perfectly dried due to this procedure.

Herpes sores can also be smeared with egg white. This procedure can even be done several times a day, because it helps to dry the affected areas.

An ointment prepared by mixing one tablespoon of ash, half a tablespoon of honey and three crushed cloves of garlic is also effective. By the way, the treatment of genital herpes, as well as herpes on the lips, can be done by lubricating the lesions with ashes without additives.

Garlic without additives is an equally effective remedy for herpes. You just need to cut one clove of garlic and rub it on the affected area. It is best to do this procedure just before going to bed. After greasing with garlic, you can smear the rashes with a mixture of equal parts of honey and apple cider vinegar.

If the manifestations of herpes arose after severe hypothermia, it can be treated with simple table salt. Several of its grains should be applied to places with a rash, this procedure should be done several times a day.

A compress for the treatment of herpes can also be prepared from grated garlic, apples and potatoes.

Like the juice of the previously mentioned Kalanchoe, it is an excellent remedy for the treatment of herpes. You can simply tear off a fresh leaf from the plant and periodically lubricate the sore spot with its juice. In addition, for the prevention and treatment of herpes, it is recommended to take one teaspoon of aloe juice before each meal. To make its bitter taste more palatable, this juice can be diluted with honey.

When using folk remedies for the treatment of herpes, it is necessary to take into account the fact that all of them must be combined with the traditional treatment of the disease and must be approved by the attending physician.

Treatment of herpes with herbs

Some medicinal herbs can also restore tissues and prevent the progression of a secondary infection. In this case, we are talking about the treatment of genital herpes and herpes on the lips.

So, viburnum infusion is well suited for this. To prepare it, you need to grind four tablespoons of ripe viburnum berries and pour them with one glass of water. After four hours, the infusion can be drunk several times a day for half a glass.

To effectively combat the herpes virus, choleretic plants are also suitable - immortelle, tansy, celandine. And the juice of tricolor violet is useful for the treatment of herpes on the lips: you just need to smear the rashes with the juice of the plant.

Another recipe that is suitable both for the treatment of genital herpes and for eliminating the manifestations of herpes on the lips is a self-prepared calendula ointment. To do this, take one part of calendula flowers and mix them with ten parts of olive oil. With this tool, you need to carefully lubricate all the places affected by herpes several times a day. It is also allowed to lubricate such places with ordinary pure calendula juice.

Places where there are rashes of herpes can also be smeared with juice squeezed from aspen leaves. Another remedy suitable for the treatment of herpes on the lips can be made from two tablespoons of crushed ash leaves, four tablespoons of pre-crushed garlic and six tablespoons of honey. This ointment should be applied to the affected points three times a day and kept there for at least two hours.

To moisten the affected areas, you can prepare a decoction of peppermint: for this, it is enough to pour one tablespoon of mint with a glass of water and cook for 15 minutes. After straining, the decoction can be used.

Herpes is also treated with the use of lemon balm infusion. It should be drunk regularly for several weeks. To prepare such an infusion, you need to take two tablespoons of herbs and pour them with two cups of boiling water. The tincture is prepared for two hours, after which it is filtered.

Two tablespoons of arnica flowers pour half a liter of boiling water. After a two-hour infusion, the remedy is filtered and used as compresses.

People who suffer from the frequent manifestation of herpes can prepare celandine juice in the form of canned food. In May and June, when the juice of this herb is the most healing, the grass is passed through a meat grinder along with the roots. After that, the juice is squeezed out of the resulting pulp and poured into bottles so that two centimeters remain to the top of the bottle. The container must be hermetically sealed, and after a week, begin to open it regularly to release gases that appear during fermentation. Celandine juice is used to lubricate the affected areas several times a day. There is no need to apply bandages to the lubricated area.

Crushed raspberry branches can also be applied to a sore spot. Previously, the branches are washed, cut into pieces and crushed. Such gruel effectively treats herpes, because raspberries contain a lot of polyphenolic substances that suppress the herpes virus.

Indispensable in the process of treating herpes with folk remedies are also fresh juices, which have a huge positive effect on the defenses of the human body. A good effect in the process of complex therapy of herpes has a mixture of juice from fresh beet tops, carrots, apples and parsley. It should be drunk throughout the day in small portions.

Herbal collection to increase immunity can be prepared from the root of Rhodiola rosea and lure, St. John's wort, rose hips and hawthorn, nettle herb. All these components must be mixed in equal parts, take a tablespoon of this collection and pour boiling water over it. After insisting the collection for half an hour, you need to drink it before meals three times a day.

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Medications

Prevention of herpes

The prevention of herpes includes the observance of a special diet aimed at strengthening the immune system, which includes a sufficient amount of vitamins of groups A, C, E, as well as the trace element zinc. Also, for the prevention of the disease, hardening and vitamin therapy are of great importance. It is also important to observe the rules of personal hygiene, treat chronic diseases and strengthen the body's immune system. It is necessary to avoid hypothermia, not to be in direct sunlight for a long time, not to get carried away with coffee and alcohol, in particular beer, as well as fizzy sweet drinks.

Diet, nutrition for herpes

List of sources

• Mardanly S.G., Kirpichnikova G.I., Neverov V.A. Herpetic infection (herpes simplex). Elektrogorsk, 2007
• Clinic, treatment and laboratory diagnosis of human herpesvirus diseases: A guide for doctors / Nesterenko V.G., Bekhalo V.A., Lovenetsky A.N. - M., 1998.
• Migunov A.I. Herpes. Modern view on treatment and prevention. - M .: IG "Ves", 2008.-128s.

Education: Graduated from Vitebsk State Medical University with a degree in Surgery. At the university, he headed the Council of the Student Scientific Society. Advanced training in 2010 - in the specialty "Oncology" and in 2011 - in the specialty "Mammology, visual forms of oncology".

Work experience: Work in the general medical network for 3 years as a surgeon (Vitebsk Emergency Hospital, Liozno Central District Hospital) and part-time as a district oncologist and traumatologist. Work as a pharmaceutical representative for a year in the Rubicon company.

He presented 3 rationalization proposals on the topic “Optimization of antibiotic therapy depending on the species composition of microflora”, 2 works won prizes in the republican competition-review of student scientific works (categories 1 and 3).

There are 8 types of herpes virus that affect the human body. The symptoms of some of them are similar, in others it varies greatly - the diseases are manifested by skin rashes, fevers, sore throats, mental disorders and even oncology.

Treatment of herpes in most cases is monotonous: it is aimed at suppressing viral activity with certain drugs and increasing immunity. With different types of infection in complex therapy, additional medications are required to combat special symptoms.

What drugs are used in the treatment of herpes infection?

For the treatment of the herpes virus in modern domestic medicine, the following drugs are usually used:

For different types of disease and lesions, different forms of drugs are prescribed. So, for labial (simple) herpes, external agents are usually used, with extensive rashes - tablets and injections. With a genital infection, candles also come into play. Newborns are recommended injections in low doses, since they cannot take other forms of drugs.

Attention! If a herpetic infection is complicated by additional diseases of a fungal or bacterial nature, antibiotics are additionally prescribed. In other cases, these drugs are dangerous to take, they can only worsen the patient's condition. When prescribing, they try to limit themselves only to forms for local / external use, drugs for oral administration are prescribed only for especially extensive internal bacterial damage.

How to treat herpes during pregnancy

During pregnancy, the most dangerous primary infection with herpes. If a woman has already experienced this disease, her body produces antibodies that are transmitted to the embryo, thereby protecting it (though not 100%) from infection. Relapses of a herpetic infection are also not so terrible; with adequate treatment, the risks of infecting a child are minimal.

First of all, therapy is aimed at suppressing the activity of the virus and reducing the duration of the acute period of the disease.

In the first 24 hours after the onset of symptoms of herpes, you should start taking antiviral drugs:

• Acyclovir;
• Valaciclovir;
• Penciclovir;
• Famciclovir.

You can take any analogues of these drugs. Safer and more effective than others for treatment are acyclovir medicines, which include Zovirax, Gerpevir, Supraviran, Acigerpin. These substances are active against herpes viruses types 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Usually, the appointment of antiviral drugs in pregnant women is limited to local administration - in the form of ointments, gels, creams. This is justified by the low percentage of penetration of the active substance into the mother's body, since at the same time it also passes through the placental barrier (enters the child's body). Also, for external use, antibacterial ointments are recommended - oxolinic, tetracycline, erythromycin and tebrofen, Neosporin, Vidarabine, Riodoxol.

It's important to know! With a significant lesion of the body with herpes, with primary infection or a particularly acute relapse, drugs are prescribed in tablets: 500 mg of Valaciclovir twice a day for 10 days or 200 mg of Acyclovir three times a day for 5 days.

With severe pain, women are advised to lubricate the skin with Xylocaine 2%. To speed up the regeneration of the affected areas, you can take sedentary herbal baths with chamomile or string, and then apply drying ointments, such as zinc, to the damaged areas.

Features of the treatment of newborns and children up to a year

If the mother has a herpes infection, the newborn must be isolated during the incubation period of the virus. It does not matter the presence or absence of clinical symptoms in the child. However, if the mother was healthy, the baby is isolated only if there are characteristic signs.

Traditionally, the treatment of herpes is carried out according to the following scheme:

• If symptoms of herpes occur, 30 mg of Acyclovir per kilogram of body weight is prescribed intravenously daily for 10 days.
• Generalized infection is treated with increased doses of Acyclovir - up to 60-90 mg - for 2-3 weeks.
• Human immunoglobulin is also used at 4-6 mg per kilogram intravenously via a dropper in the first 3 days. The drug can be replaced with Viferon, Roncoleukin or Reaferon.

In case of damage to the organs of vision or the presence of skin rashes on the body of a newborn, in addition to intravenous therapy, local antiviral agents are used - Acyclovir ophthalmic ointment and interferon-based gels. Herpetic eruptions on the gums () and the inner sides of the lips are treated with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Anesthesin or lidocaine is used to anesthetize feeding before it.

Treatment of labial and genital herpes (types 1 and 2) in men and women (on the pope)

Labial herpes simplex usually spreads over the skin of the face, neck, mucous membranes of the nose and mouth, and touches the eyes. Scratching and frequently touching diseased areas can spread the infection throughout the body.

It is mainly located in the inguinal region: on the external genitalia, inner thighs, buttocks. The disease can spread to the vagina in women or to the urethra and testicles in men. Touch also transfers the infection to any other parts of the body - on the stomach, in the armpits, on the face.

Treatment for both of these types of herpes is similar. Therapy is usually carried out in three stages:

1. Taking antiviral drugs for 5-10 days: Acyclovir, Ganciclovir, Cytarabine, Famciclovir, Ribavirin, Trifluorothymidine, Bofanton, Tromandatrin, Oxolin, Tebrofen, Amixin in the form of injections, ointments or tablets.
2. Raising immunity during the remission period of 30-60 days: human immunoglobulin, Pentaglobin, Cytotect, Vezikbulin, Kamedon, Kagocel, Viferon, Cycloferon, Ridostin, Leukinferon, Neovir, etc.
3. Prevention of recurrence of the disease every 6 months: Amixin + polyvalent herpes vaccine is prescribed (a total of 5 subcutaneous injections of 0.2 ml every other day).

With labial herpes, it is often enough to carry out the first stage of treatment, while the genital form is treated with a full course. Often, only an increase in immunity (a simplified second stage of treatment) without vaccination is used as a prevention of relapses.

How to treat shingles from herpes zoster (type 3)?

Shingles often goes away on its own, but Zoster virus treatment is still used to improve the immune system, relieve uncomfortable symptoms, and reduce the risk of recurrences. Therapy is especially necessary for the elderly (over 50) and with severe immunodeficiency. At the same time, they assign:

• Antiviral drugs. Acyclovir, Famciclovir, Valaciclovir, Penciclovir. It is advisable to start treatment within the first 3 days.
• Painkillers. To alleviate the physical and psychological state of the patient in the United States, narcotic analgesics (eg Oxycodone) are prescribed, in Russia - non-narcotic Ketoprofen, Ketorolac, Ibuprofen, Naproxen.
• Anticonvulsants. Sometimes with severe neuropathic pain, patients are recommended to take Gabapentin or Pregabalin.

Several drugs should be noted separately, since their use is most effective and often prescribed by doctors: deoxyribonuclease, Isoprinosine, acyclovir drugs, ganglioblockers (Gangleron). Additionally, patients are advised to take vitamin B complexes and interferon ointments / aerosols (Eridin, Alpizarin, Florenal, Helepin). If herpes reaches the gangrenous form, antibiotics and Solcoseryl are connected to therapy.

Recovery after shingles is usually incomplete - neuralgic symptoms of the disease remain (postherpetic neuralgia). Treatment continues with the same anticonvulsants and analgesics, opioid drugs are added, but antiviral drugs are no longer required. Neurological therapy is aimed primarily at the extermination of the pain syndrome.

Antiviral therapy for ophthalmic herpes (on the eyes)

In the treatment of herpetic eye damage, all the same antiviral drugs are used, but in the form of eye ointments, drops, or for internal use. The clinic actively uses drugs based on 5-iodine-2-deoxyuridine:

• Kerecid;
• Stoksil;
• Idukollal;
• Herplex;
• Dendril;
• Oftan-I go.

Patients are prescribed other compounds of this group- acyclovir, ganciclovir, valaciclovir, famciclovir, sorivudine, vidarabine, TFT, brivudine and foscarnet. Florenal, Riodoxol, Tebrofen can be added to the list of antiviral drugs against eye herpes. Interferon drugs include leukocyte interferon, Poludan, Cycloferon, Timalin, Taktivin and Amiksin.

Treatment of the Epstein-Barr virus (herpes type 4) and herpetic sore throat

There is no specific treatment regimen for patients with EBV infection; the therapeutic complex is determined according to the individual indications of the patient's condition. Persons with severe fever, severe tonsillitis/tonsillitis, jaundice, anemia, and airway obstruction are subject to hospitalization. In other cases, you can be treated at home.

Patients need maintenance therapy with rinsing the mouth with antiseptic solutions (with a strong pain syndrome, 2% lidocaine or xylocaine is added to the solution). It is important to provide plenty of fluids.

First of all, the appointment of antiviral agents is required:

• Aciclovir, Ganciclovir, Valaciclovir and others of a number of acyclic nucleoside analogues;
• cidofovir, adefovir and other acyclic nucleotide analogues;
• Foscavir, Foscarnet, phosphonoacetylic acid and other pyrophosphate analogues.

Additionally, the following groups of drugs are prescribed:

• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory: tylenol, acetaminophen, paracetamol;
• antibacterial(in the presence of concomitant infections): are selected depending on the sensitivity of the microflora, mainly cephalosporins, macrolides, lincosamides;
• antifungal: flucanazole, metronidazole;
• glucocorticosteroids(in severe disease): orazon, dexamethasone, prednisolone, deltazone, hydrocortisone;
• immunoglobulins and immunomodulators: Alphaglobin, Gammar-P, Sandoglobulin, Intron A, Reaferon, Cycloferon, Viferon.

Cytomegalovirus infection (herpes 5): treatment of adults and children

There is also no correct separate treatment regimen for CMV. Symptoms of the acute phase of the disease are treated with the same antiviral drugs as other herpesviruses. More often, however, Ganciclovir and Valganciclovir are used.

Additionally, immunomodulating therapy is needed, which includes vitamin support and stimulation of the immune system with interferons and globulins. Cycloferon, Viferon and other similar drugs are prescribed, the course of treatment is several weeks. The patient also needs to improve his lifestyle: change the diet, exercise, take enough fluids, walk in the fresh air.

Often the acute form "attaches" other diseases to itself, for which adequate antibiotic treatment is necessary. Such therapy is concomitant and does not reduce the severity of the symptoms of the herpes virus itself, therefore it is connected only as an addition to the complex of antiviral and immunomodulatory agents.

Features of the treatment of herpes 6

When a child or adult shows symptoms of this form of herpes, a typical antiviral therapy regimen is prescribed. Complex treatment usually includes Ganciclovir, the most effective drug against HHV-6 from the group of acyclic nucleoside analogues, as well as Foscarnet and Cidofovir. At the age of 12 years, only the last of these drugs is allowed.

Acyclovir against herpes type 6 is ineffective. Adefovir and Lubocavir are sometimes used, and experimental vaccines are being developed. To relieve the symptoms of infection, antipyretics (Paracetamol or Ibuprofen) are used, they drink plenty of water and diuretic herbal teas.

Herpetic eruptions in children practically do not itch, so external antibacterial ointments are not required to prevent additional infection. However, care should be taken to take vitamin complexes in order to strengthen the body's natural defenses and accelerate the production of a sufficient amount of antibodies against HHV-6.

In adulthood, the infection manifests itself in severe immunodeficiency, so the suppression of symptoms should be carried out primarily with interferon immunomodulators. However, such treatment is prohibited if the disease manifested itself after organ transplantation, since this period requires a weak immune system to prevent tissue rejection.

How is herpes 7 and 8 treated?

These two types of herpes are so little studied that there are no definite treatment regimens. In individual therapeutic complexes, classical antiherpetic drugs are used in combination with medications aimed at eliminating the symptoms of concomitant diseases.

So, in the presence of oncological diseases from type 8 herpes, treatment with interferons is contraindicated, however, chemotherapeutic antitumor drugs can be added to the complex. Surgery and radiation therapy may be required. If the mental state of the patient is affected by herpesvirus-7, adequate psychotherapy is necessary with the possible use of antidepressants and psychoanalysis sessions.

Treatment of herpes of the internal organs

Herpes on the internal organs is treated according to the classical scheme, however, the drugs are prescribed orally - there is nowhere to use them locally.

The most commonly prescribed antivirals are:

• Acyclovir;
• Famvir;
• Valtrex;
• Ganciclovir;
• Cytarabine, etc.

They are used in the form of suppositories, tablets and injections. Immunomodulators are also used in the same forms:

• Viferon;
• Cycloferon;
• Isoprinosine;
• Likopid.

Attention! Self-administration of drugs that affect the immune system is highly discouraged. This should be done by the attending physician or immunologist.

In addition to classical therapy, auxiliary drugs are prescribed: for the liver - hepetoprotectors, for severe inflammatory processes - anti-inflammatory drugs, with concomitant fungal or bacterial disease - antimycotics and antibiotics.

Folk remedies for the treatment of herpes

Every year they deserve more and more popularity in medical circles. With a slight lesion, treatment with natural herbal preparations can give an excellent result, with an extensive spread of the disease, it is recommended to combine them with drug treatment.

Domestic doctor L. V. Pogorelskaya offers the following treatment regimen for recurrent herpes:

1. A decoction of the collection of herbs. Mix lemon balm, thyme, raspberry leaves, wormwood, juniper and oregano in a ratio of 4:3:4:2:3:3. Brew daily for an hour 1 tsp. in a glass of boiling water and drink in two doses for 14-28 days.
2. Alpizarin in the amount of 0.1 g three times a day for 21 days.
3. Twice before dinner, 40 drops of Eleutherococcus extract before meals.
4. Alpizarin or helepin ointment for rashes three times a day for 14-28 days.

Infusions, decoctions and compresses from the following plants also help with herpes: Amur velvet, feathery Kalanchoe, Canadian desmodium, medicinal calendula, warty birch, yellowing kopeechnik, common juniper and pine, kopeechnoy lespezda, buckthorn-shaped sea buckthorn, cotton, twig-shaped eucalyptus and western thuja.

How to treat herpes that suddenly appeared on the lips or other parts of the body? To get rid of this disease will help various medications sold in pharmacies. Folk medicine does not lag behind traditional medicine: in the arsenal of homeopaths and healers there are many tools that can help the patient solve his problem. In order to give a worthy rebuff to the disease, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the features of its occurrence and course.

Description of herpes of the first type

The selection of antiviral drugs for herpes for the patient should be carried out only by a doctor.

Each of the means described above has its own characteristics of use and contraindications, therefore, their use without the recommendation of a specialist can lead to a deterioration in the human condition and the occurrence of adverse reactions.

With great care, the treatment of herpes with antiviral drugs should be approached during pregnancy and lactation, the elderly and patients diagnosed with chronic diseases.

During treatment with antiviral drugs, experts often recommend that patients take vitamins C and E for one to two weeks. They will help strengthen the immune system, which plays an important role in the fight against herpes.

But trying to get rid of the manifestations of infection with the help of antibiotics is not worth it, since they do not have any effect on viruses.

Other medicines for infection

Today it is widely used to get rid of a cold on the lips. Having appeared in pharmacies relatively recently, it has become a favorite remedy for many people suffering from this disease. It contains antiviral components that inhibit the activity of herpes and accelerate the healing time of wounds.

It quickly relieves pain, burning and itching, making it easier for a person to survive a relapse of the disease. It is recommended to stick such a patch on the problem area of ​​the skin as soon as the first rashes appear on it.

The main advantage of the patch is that it isolates herpes cells, preventing them from spreading to healthy areas of the skin, and prevents infection of healthy family members.

Women can use this anti-herpetic agent under makeup: it is allowed to apply foundation, lipstick or lip gloss on top of it. You can use the patch only for herpes on the lips. For the treatment of rashes localized on the eyelids, mucous membranes or genitals, this method is not suitable.

To suppress exacerbations of genital herpes, vaginal (for women) and rectal (for men and children) suppositories are used, which have antiviral and immunostimulating effects. The most common of them are Panavir, Viferon, Genferon, Galavit. When inserted into the vagina or anus, the suppositories quickly melt under the influence of body temperature, and their main components penetrate into the surrounding tissues, blocking the activity of multiplying herpes cells and enhancing local immunity. In addition, the use of suppositories allows you to quickly relieve pain, itching and rashes on virus-affected areas of the body.

Among the latest developments of Russian scientists is the Polymodulator - a special concentrated liquid charged with the energy of the physical vacuum and, according to its creators, contributing to the cure of almost all diseases known to mankind. The use of the Polymodulator for herpes helps to restore the body's natural defenses, as a result of which the spread of virus cells is suppressed and recurrences of the disease stop in the future. Some skeptics claim that the action of the Polymodulator is based on the placebo effect, but its creators are confident that their invention is the best cure for herpes and other diseases.

Traditional medicine recipes for herpes

Herpes can be treated not only with the achievements of modern medical science, but also with folk methods.

1. At the first manifestations of a cold on the lips, it is recommended to lubricate it with valocordin or validol. By repeating the procedure several times a day, you can ensure that the wound dries up and heals quickly.
2. Itchy vesicles on the lips and other parts of the body are advised by traditional healers to carefully lubricate with earwax. 2-3 procedures are enough for the active phase of the disease to recede, and the resulting wounds become covered with a crust.
3. You can get rid of herpes simplex by lubricating the rash several times a day with freshly squeezed Kalanchoe juice.
4. A mixture of honey and apple cider vinegar will help dry cold rashes on the lip (ingredients must be taken in equal parts). The resulting solution is recommended to lubricate the wounds 3 times a day until they disappear completely.

The initial stage of herpes simplex is successfully treated with lemon balm essential oil. The agent is applied to the appeared redness every 2 hours until it disappears.

Regardless of which drugs for the treatment of herpes the doctor prescribed to the patient, compliance with the rules of personal hygiene will help speed up recovery. During the period of exacerbation of the disease, a person should refuse kisses. He needs to eat from separate dishes, which after each meal should be washed with hot water and a disinfectant. Soap and towels from an infected person should also be separate. Do not touch the rash, as this will spread the virus to other parts of the body. With genital herpes, it is necessary to refuse sexual intercourse for the entire period of treatment. Compliance with these rules will quickly get rid of the manifestations of the infection.

The best way to prevent recurrence of the disease will be to strengthen the immune system.

To do this, you need to harden the body, eat rationally, spend a lot of time outdoors and take multivitamin preparations prescribed by the doctor.

Herpes- a disease caused by viruses of various types; lesions can be localized on the genitals, mucous membranes and throughout the body, leading to unpleasant sensations and physical discomfort.

Complete elimination of herpes pathogens is impossible, therapy is aimed at suppressing their activity and putting them into a dormant state. The herpes virus can be in the body for a long time without leading to the development of a clinical picture.

The first symptoms occur suddenly and require immediate medical attention: depending on the stage at which measures are taken, the effectiveness of treatment and the speed of getting rid of the main symptoms depend.

Herpes - what kind of disease?

Herpes is a viral disease that has its own classification depending on the clinical manifestations and localization of the lesion.

To suppress the activity of the virus, complex treatment is used, including the use of antiseptics, antiviral drugs in various forms, and means for symptomatic therapy.

Depending on the form of herpes, infection can occur in the following ways:

• airborne way: in a room with normal temperature conditions and indicators of air humidity, the pathogen can maintain its vital activity for no more than a day;
• Personal hygiene items used by people infected with active herpes;
• Blood transfusion and through open wounds or small violations of the integrity of the skin;
• Contacts of mucous membranes and unprotected intercourse.

Causes of the disease

The cause of the disease is the entry of the herpes virus into the body. For a long time, it may not manifest itself in any way.

Under the influence of the following factors, the pathogen is activated:

• Exacerbation of various diseases in a chronic form;
• Disturbances in the work of the immune or endocrine system;
• Systematic exposure to low temperature regimes;
• Complications arising from diabetes mellitus;
• Stress factors, emotional overstrain;
• Reception of pharmacological preparations of hormonal type;
• Infectious lesions of the body;
• Radiation therapy and chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer;
• Pregnancy;
• The presence of bad habits;
• Deficiency of vitamins and nutrients in the body.

Symptoms and features of the disease

The clinical picture of herpes that occurs on the body includes the following symptoms:

The severity of the symptoms of herpes on the body depends on the general health and immune system of the person.

Herpes on the back and lower back

The back and lower back are the most vulnerable parts of the body, on which herpes most often appears, since its causative agent is.

This form is called herpes zoster, it can affect all people who had chickenpox in childhood. The disease is not considered severe and dangerous, but it can cause severe physical discomfort to the patient.

The main features and symptoms are described below:

The localization of the lesion on the buttocks most often occurs due to the activity of the herpes virus type 2, but other types of pathogens can also become their cause if, due to a violation of hygiene rules, they were transferred from other parts of the body.

The symptoms look like this:

Herpes on legs, feet and toes

In some cases, the rashes do not spread throughout the body, but are localized on the legs; the activity of the varicella-zoster virus, as well as type 1 or 2 herpes, leads to a similar clinical picture.

People who are actively involved in sports are prone to this form, since infection can occur through microscopic damage to the epidermis on the lower extremities, for example, on the soles of the feet and fingertips.

The symptoms look like this:

Herpes on arms, hands and fingers

Rashes that do not spread throughout the body, but only affect - this is a sign of infection with herpes simplex type 1 or 2.

The development of the disease is described below:

With the localization of herpes on the hands, the patient does not have a feverish state or a general deterioration in well-being.

Herpes that affects the body can be localized on the abdomen - this form of the disease is more difficult to tolerate than rashes on the arms, legs and buttocks.

The causative agent is the varicella-zoster virus, the features of the clinical picture depend on the stage of the disease.

At the first stage, when there is an increase in the activity of the virus, the patient has the following symptoms:

After 5 days, the causative agent of the disease begins to multiply in the body, during this period a new stage is released, which is characterized by the following symptoms:

• Increase in body temperature, severe weakness of the body;
• Increased itching, especially at night. When combing, there is a risk of secondary infections;
• The appearance of blisters, their drying with the subsequent formation of crusts occurs after 5-7 days.

Diagnosis of herpes on the body

In the event of herpetic eruptions on any part of the body, an appeal to a dermatologist is required.

The following diagnostic methods are practiced:

If the rash spreads to the genital area, additional consultation with a gynecologist or urologist may be required.

If necessary, a dermatologist can refer you to a pulmonologist, gastroenterologist or infectious disease specialist for examination.

Treatment of herpes on the body

It is impossible to completely get rid of the causative agent of the disease; therapy is aimed at suppressing its activity, which leads to the disappearance of symptoms. Treatment is complex and is prescribed by a specialist, depending on the characteristics of the course of the disease and the localization of herpes.

Treatment features:

• In the treatment of herpes on the body, it is forbidden to use hormonal drugs because it can cause serious health problems;
• Therapy is prescribed taking into account the age of the patient, stage of the disease, extent of lesions and other factors. The whole process is prescribed and controlled by a doctor;
• Antibiotics are also not used in the treatment of herpes on the body., experts prescribe them only in rare cases with a severe course of the disease, when foci of purulent inflammation appear on the skin or mucous membranes.

Below are the main groups of drugs and examples of drugs that are prescribed only after consultation with specialists.

Antivirals

Antiviral drugs form the basis of the course of treatment of herpes on the body with any localization of rashes.

Their action is aimed at suppressing the activity of the causative agent of the disease, which leads to a decrease in the severity of symptoms, gradual recovery and minimization of the risk of relapse.

Effective remedies for the treatment of herpes are:

• Valaciclovir- is produced in the form of tablets based on the substance of the same name, its concentration is 500 mg in each tablet. It is used to treat herpes on the body in patients older than 12 years. In the treatment of genital herpes, 4 tablets are prescribed per day, they should be taken in 2 doses. Course duration - no more than 10 days. In case of relapses, a repeated course of 3 days is prescribed, the dosage is reduced to 2 tablets per day. With the localization of rashes on the back and lower back, 2 tablets are prescribed every 8 hours for a week, treatment begins 2 days after the appearance of rashes. If the patient has HIV infection, the dosage should not exceed 2 tablets per day. The cost of a package containing 10 tablets is 450-500 rubles ;
• - is a budgetary antiviral drug based on acyclovir, it can be used to treat any form of herpes over the age of 3 years. Tablets are prescribed for adults to take 4 times a day, 800 mg each, between doses it is necessary to maintain a break of at least 6 hours. The duration of treatment is 5 days. For children over 6 years of age, the same dosage is prescribed, but the intake is carried out 4 times a day. At a younger age, 400-200 mg of the drug is prescribed. Instead of tablets, a 5% cream can be used, which is applied to rashes on the body every 4 hours. Depending on the dynamics, the duration of the course varies from 5 to 10 days. The cost of the drug is from 20 to 50 rubles .

It must be remembered that all of these drugs stop the process of reproduction of the herpes virus, but do not protect other people from infection, therefore, if localized in the genital area, one should refrain from sexual intercourse until complete recovery.

Immunomodulators

Another important component of drug therapy in the treatment of herpes on the body are drugs that have a stimulating effect on the immune system.

These include:

• Imunofan- in the form of a solution for subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. The daily dosage is 50 mcg, 1 injection is carried out daily, the duration of the course is 15-20 days. With a tendency to recurrence of herpes, it is possible to repeat the course after 2-4 weeks. The drug is used to treat adults and children over 2 years of age. The cost is from 400 rubles ;
• Arbidol- available in the form of tablets based on umifenovir, they must be taken before eating. The product is intended for adults and children over 2 years of age. At the age of over 12 years, the reception is carried out 4 times a day, 2 tablets, a break of 6 hours is maintained between doses. The duration of the course is 5 days. For the treatment of herpes in children under 12 years of age, the dosage is determined by the specialist individually. The packaging cost is from 250 rubles .

Antihistamines

The use of antihistamines and on the body is necessary to suppress itching, burning and other manifestations of physical discomfort.

The following funds are assigned:

• - these are containing 10 mg of loratadine, they can be used to treat children from 2 years old. At the age of over 12 years, 1 tablet per day is prescribed, the duration of the course is determined by the speed and duration of the therapeutic effect. For children under 12 years of age and patients with severe liver damage, the dosage is adjusted individually. A package containing 10 tablets costs from 220 rubles ;
• cetirizine- is another modern antihistamine drug in tablet form containing 10 mg of cetirizine. The tool can be used to eliminate itching on the body in the treatment of herpes in patients older than 6 years, provided that the body weight is more than 30 kg. It is allowed to take no more than 1 tablet per day. Average cost per pack 150 rubles ;
• Desloratadine- in the form of tablets, it is used to treat patients older than 12 years. The daily dosage is 1 tablet, the duration of the course is individual and depends on the symptoms. To eliminate itching in the treatment of herpes in childhood, pediatricians sometimes prescribe Desloratadine in the form of a syrup. The cost of funds is from 130 rubles .

Treatment of herpes on the body with folk remedies

Traditional medicine knows a large number of ways to combat the manifestations of herpes that occur in various parts of the body, but they are allowed to practice only after agreement with a specialist and confirmation of the diagnosis.

Below are some effective home remedies:

Features of the treatment of herpes on the body in pregnant women

If the herpes virus enters the body of a woman before conception, the risk of infection of the child is minimal, since maternal antibodies provide reliable protection.

When infected already during pregnancy, the risk of transmitting the pathogen to the fetus increases significantly, which can create a threat of miscarriage or provoke pathologies of further development.

On the body during pregnancy should be carried out under the supervision of a physician, since there is a ban on the use of many pharmacological drugs.

The following treatment options may be offered to a pregnant woman:

Features of the treatment of herpes on the body in children

For the treatment of herpetic eruptions on the body in children, antiviral and immunostimulating drugs are also used, but only a pediatrician should deal with their appointment.

Some features of the treatment of the disease in childhood are discussed below:

After recovery, the child's diet is adjusted, it must include fresh fruits, vegetables and other foods rich in vitamins.

The most effective prevention of herpes is to maintain the normal state of the immune system.

The complex of preventive measures includes:

Back in 2012, statistics were published that the herpes simplex virus on the planet infected more than half of people under the age of fifty. What kind of virus is this, why is it so common and how dangerous is the disease of the same name? Let's talk in this article.

What is the herpes virus?

The herpes virus or herpesvirus is a large family of viruses that infect both humans and animals. The mechanism of action of this group of viruses is to damage the cells of the body, because of which, once it gets into it, the virus remains there forever.

Often a person lives with the herpes virus all his life, which does not manifest itself in any way. This fact is a hallmark of the entire herpesvirus family.

Types of herpes virus

In total, 86 types of herpesviruses have been studied and described. Eight of them occur in humans. A characteristic feature of each of them are the diseases they cause. The typification of human herpesviruses is based on the ascending complexity of diseases. Here is the classification in the table:

type of herpes virus	Name of the virus	Diseases caused by a virus
Type 1	HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus type 1)	Oral herpes, less commonly genital herpes
Type 2	HSV-2 (herpes simplex virus type 2)	Genital herpes, vaginal herpes, rarely oral herpes
Type 3	Varicella zoster virus	Chicken pox, shingles
Type 4	EBV (Epstein-Barr virus)	Infectious mononucleosis, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, CNS lymphoma, Burkitt's lymphoma
Type 5	CMV (cytomegalovirus)	infectious mononucleosis, hepatitis, retinitis
Type 6	HHV-6A, HHV-6B (roseoloviruses)	Baby roseola, exanthema
Type 7	HHV-7 (roseolovirus)	chronic fatigue syndrome
Type 8	KSHV (Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus)	Kaposi's sarcoma

The first five types of human herpesvirus have been studied and described. The sixth, seventh and eighth types have been studied superficially. The relationship between them and diseases is not exactly established.

Herpesvirus is transmitted by skin contact with its carrier. It is not necessary for the carrier of the virus to turn into a disease. The contagiousness of the virus is high. Especially in the active form of the disease.

Speaking of herpes viruses, they often mean the first two types of viruses - herpes simplex viruses. They cause the disease of the same name, about which we will continue the conversation.
The varicella zoster virus or the third type of herpesvirus is also widespread and well studied. It causes the common chickenpox and shingles. These two diseases are the same varieties of herpes. Shingles is also called herpes zoster.

What kind of disease is herpes?

Herpes is a viral disease that is caused by herpesviruses of the first or second type. Its main symptom is a rash of vesicles on the skin or mucous membrane, grouped in small areas.

Herpes manifests itself on the lips and the skin around them, or on the external genitalia. According to the place of distribution, the disease is called oral or genital.
Oral herpes is also called "cold on the lips." This is due to the fact that the disease often manifests itself against the background of seasonal colds and seems to be their manifestation.
This is not true. Herpes is an independent disease, and colds are the cause of its development.

Causes of herpes

It was already mentioned above that the herpes virus can stay in the body for a long time without external manifestations. The development of the disease can begin due to several reasons:

• hypothermia,
• colds,
• emotional exhaustion,
• injury,
• defective food, often with diets,
• menstruation,
• side diseases.

These causes have a common feature: they lead to exhaustion. The virus manifests itself as a disease when the body's resistance decreases.

Herpes symptoms

The classic symptom of herpes is one: a rash of vesicles on the skin and mucous membranes. Bubbles appear in small concentrated groups.
The disease also has warning signs: itching, burning sensation, light tingling around the mouth or genitals. But almost no one pays attention to them, although at this stage the treatment can give the maximum effect.
The classic picture of the manifestation of herpes simplex looks like this:

• 1. In the oral or genital areas (depending on which type of herpes begins), itching and discomfort appear.
• 2. The disease begins to manifest itself by the development of the inflammatory process. A small swelling appears, which grows quite rapidly.
• 3. The swelling turns into blisters with clear liquid content. They burst and liquid, in which millions of viral particles, flows out. Ulcers form at the site of the blisters.
• 4. Ulcers dry up and turn into scabs that can bleed and hurt a lot.

There are also atypical manifestations of herpes, when the disease goes away without a classic rash. Such cases are rare. Atypical herpes occurs with symptoms-harbingers: itching, burning, swelling and redness of the mucous membranes, rarely with pulling pain in the lower abdomen.
Such symptoms indicate herpes, but require confirmation in the form of an analysis for the herpes virus.

The establishment of the same type of herpes occurs on the basis of the place of manifestation of the rash. Here there can be no confusion as to whether the patient has a genital or oral type.

Herpes virus: treatment in adults

Regardless of whether oral or genital herpes is diagnosed in a patient, treatment is carried out according to the same tactics. But before proceeding to its description, it is necessary to recall an important nuance:
It is impossible to completely cure or get rid of the herpes virus. But correctly chosen drug therapy and a corrected lifestyle give a result in which the patient will not be disturbed by the manifestations of the disease.

Treatment of herpes, regardless of where it manifests itself, is carried out in two parallel directions:

• suppression of virus activity,
• strengthening immunity.

They are equally important, but the last point given must come first. Herpes practically does not appear in those who do not have general health problems. Who does not have bad habits, who eats right and leads a healthy lifestyle.

And the main thesis in the treatment and prevention of herpes: a healthy body itself copes with the herpes virus.

Suppression of the activity of the herpes virus

To reduce the frequency and severity of herpes symptoms, antiviral drugs are used during periods of exacerbation of the disease. Their effectiveness remains a rather controversial point, but with herpes they show good results. In the treatment of the disease, drugs are used that contain acyclovir, an antiviral substance, a synthetic analogue of the thymidine nucleoside. The latter is a natural component of human DNA. Acyclovir is found in pharmacies under various commercial names. Here are a few of them:

A drug	Price	Description
Zovirax	from 193 rub.	Antiviral drug based on acyclovir. Available in the form of a cream. In the standard course of the disease, it is applied to the areas of the skin affected by the rash and the areas adjacent to them five times a day. The course of treatment is four to ten days.
Panavir	from 137 rub.	Complex antiviral and immunomodulatory drug. For herpes, it is prescribed as a solution for intravenous injection. According to the instructions, in case of herpesvirus infection, the contents of the vial are injected in a jet twice with an interval of a day.
Vivorax	from 101 rub.	Cream with the active ingredient acyclovir. Effective in oral and genital herpes. It is applied to the affected and adjacent areas of the skin 5-6 times a day for five to ten days. The exact period of use is determined by the doctor according to the demonstrated effect.
	from 50 rub.	Antiherpetic preparation of local action. The areas of the skin affected by the rash are treated with ointment five times a day, no more than ten days.

Antiviral drugs for herpes are creams and ointments for topical use. They act on the virus at the site of manifestation of the disease, which is enough for the standard course of the disease.

When herpes occurs with complications, antiviral drugs are prescribed by injection. This is a more efficient way, but due to the principle of sufficiency, it is rarely used.

It must be remembered that antiviral drugs for herpes do not cure the disease. They only effectively eliminate the symptoms of the disease and reduce the frequency of its manifestation and the severity of the course. Any antiviral agent is prescribed only on the recommendation of a doctor.

Strengthening immunity

The issue of strengthening immunity in herpes goes much further than a simple recommendation to lead a healthy lifestyle. The manifestation of the disease indicates that a serious failure has occurred in the work of the immune system, which must be solved by therapeutic methods.

It is believed that immunomodulators (drugs for regulating the functioning of the immune system) are necessary for herpes when the disease manifests itself more than four to five times a year. In such cases, we can say that the immune system does not cope with the protective function and needs external support.

You can meet the opinion that immunomodulators are a marketing product without proven effectiveness. But to achieve the goal, all means are good, and with herpes this statement is correct.

There are dozens of immunomodulators on the shelves of pharmacies. The choice of a specific one is the task of the doctor who has used them and knows exactly the features of each case history.
Here are the names and descriptions of popular immunomodulators:

A drug		Group of immunomodulators		Price		Description
Ridostin		Interferon inducer		from 137 rub.		Immunostimulating and antiviral drug, the effectiveness of which is achieved by increasing the production of interferon.
Amiksin		Interferon inducer		from 598 rub.		A preparation based on tilorone with an antiviral and immunostimulating effect. It is a low molecular weight synthetic interferon inducer.
Neovir		Interferon inducer		from 574 rubles		Immunostimulator with antiviral activity against DNA and RNA genomic viruses. Promotes an increase in the production of interferon alpha.
Tamerite		Immunomodulator		from 492 rub.		Immunostimulating drug with anti-inflammatory effect. Efficiency is based on an increase in the antibacterial activity of granulocytes and non-specific defense of the body.
Galavit		Immunomodulator		from 329 rub.		Immunostimulating and anti-inflammatory agent. The mechanism of action is based on the effect of Galavit on the activity of phagocytic cells and the normalization of antibody production.
Viferon		Interferon inducer		from 186 rub.		A drug with antiviral and immunomodulatory effects. Efficiency is provided by increased activity of natural killers and increased phagocytic activity.

Whatever drug is used, it must be remembered that immunomodulators are not a panacea. They are helpers. The protective functions of the body need to be strengthened not only with medicines.

Traditional medicine recipes for herpes

With regard to herpes in traditional medicine, there are only three proven recipes. This is due to the fact that the effectiveness of drugs in this disease is either there or it is not. Folk recipes are extremely simple.

At the first manifestation of a “cold on the lips”, even before going to the pharmacy for an anti-herpes cream, it is useful to rub the rash with a cut of a clove of garlic. It is best to do this at night so that the juice remains at the site of the lesion longer.

The antiviral effect of garlic is widely known. It well suppresses activity and herpesvirus.

The symptoms of herpes are relieved by ordinary ice. By applying a piece of ice to the place of the rash, itching, pain and burning will go away quickly, but not for long. The procedure can be repeated several times until traditional medicines give the result.

With the symptoms of herpes, brewing tea helps to fight. The brewed tea bag is applied to the site of the herpes lesion and left for 15-20 minutes. Tannins, which are contained in tea leaves, have an anesthetic effect and effectively relieve pain and discomfort.

Complications after herpes

Herpes is a very dangerous disease in terms of possible complications. Their development is facilitated by:

• weakened immunity and lack of immunostimulating therapy;
• lack of treatment and prolonged manifestations of the disease with frequent relapses.

Complications can spread to almost all systems of human life and cause many diseases. Here is some of them:

Diseases - complications of herpes - Esophagitis, herpetic proctitis, viral stomatitis. Keratitis, iridocyclitis, corneal clouding. Herpetic encephalitis, meningitis, peripheral neuritis. Herpetic urethritis, herpetic cervicitis, erosion of the anterior urethra. Herpetic pneumonia, herpetic hepatitis.

It can be seen that many diseases that can manifest as complications of herpes, even in the name have the designation of herpes etiology. This once again confirms the versatility and danger of herpesvirus.

The danger lies in the mechanism of action of the disease. The virus is integrated into the genome of nerve cells and can appear anywhere where they are. And they are all over the body.
Therefore, it is necessary to treat herpes urgently in order to prevent the development of complications.

Herpes during pregnancy

Infection of a woman with herpesvirus during pregnancy needs a separate explanation.

When the virus enters the human body, it is kept in a latent state by the immune system, which produces the necessary antibodies. During pregnancy, a woman's immunity is weakened and during the primary infection with herpesvirus there is a risk of its dangerous effect on the body of the expectant mother and fetus.

The absence of anti-herpes antibodies allows the virus to freely penetrate to the fetus, which provokes the development of defects and even miscarriages.

Herpes is easier in pregnant women with repeated manifestations. The defense system is already familiar with the virus and is ready to resist it. The infection does not get to the fetus and infection of the child is possible only at the time of childbirth. Statistics show that with genital herpes in the mother, the chance of infection of the child at the time of birth is more than forty percent. Every fifth child will get herpes.

Therefore, herpes in pregnant women is a dangerous disease that requires prompt therapeutic response. It is difficult for the body of the expectant mother to resist the virus and one cannot do without a full-fledged medical treatment.

Prevention of herpes

The prevention of the manifestation of herpes is an interesting undertaking, given that most people on the planet are carriers of the herpes virus. The main task of disease prevention is not to prevent infection, but to prevent the development of diseases that it provokes. Particularly herpes.

A strong immune system copes with this task. To keep it in this state, you need to follow a few simple rules:

• to refuse from bad habits,
• eat well,
• alternate load and rest in reasonable proportions,
• avoid stress,
• avoid overheating and hypothermia.

Prevention of infection with herpesvirus, according to many experts, is a hopeless task. This is not to say that certain actions will avoid infection. But even with this opinion, the basic rules of hygiene cannot be neglected:

• hand hygiene after each visit to public places;
• use only personal hygiene products;
• use of contraceptives during casual sexual intercourse.

Vaccination against herpesvirus

At the moment, there is no preventive vaccine against herpes viruses. There is a therapeutic vaccine that prevents the recurrence of herpes. It was created by Soviet scientists in the last century. But it did not become mass due to the fact that it can be used only under strict indications.

Now work on the creation of a preventive vaccine against herpesvirus is being carried out in many countries. From time to time there is information about success in this work, but no one has yet been able to achieve the final result.

Scientists predict that a preventive vaccine can be created in the next decade, and then the fight against herpes will become effective both in terms of stopping the disease and preventing infection.