The treatment methods for genital herpes have become a concern for herpes patients. Many genital herpes patients repeatedly attack after treatment, which cannot be cured, causing headaches and great suffering. Therefore, attention should be paid to the treatment of genital herpes. Experts remind that genital herpes is not a terrible disease, and treatment should be given as soon as the disease is discovered
What should I pay attention to when treating genital herpes?
1. Sexual attention
Patients should pay attention to avoiding unclean sexual intercourse or improper sexual activity. Patients with active genital herpes should absolutely prohibit sexual intercourse with anyone. During medication treatment, patients should not have a room, and if necessary, their spouse should also undergo relevant examinations.
2. Attention to local damage
Multiple small grain papules and blisters may appear in the genital area of the patient, and after rupture, they can form erosion or ulcers, with conscious burning and pain. Patients with erosion and ulcers should pay attention to maintaining local cleanliness, dryness, and integrity of the blister wall, avoiding local scratching to avoid worsening the damage. At the same time, patients can use isotonic saline for daily cleaning, and those who experience pain can take painkillers orally and provide psychological comfort; For those with obvious pain, 5% lidocaine ointment can be applied externally or oral painkillers can be used.
3. Avoiding recurrence
Fatigue, excessive drinking, strong sunlight, rain, cold in the infected area, and other conditions that can cause low immunity in the human body; Conditions such as skin friction or damage can lead to the recurrence of the disease, exacerbating the patient's pain. Therefore, after treatment, patients should pay attention to preventing triggering factors such as colds, colds, and involvement to reduce the recurrence of the disease.
What should I pay attention to during the treatment of genital herpes?
1. Adjusting dietary structure: During the active phase of genital herpes, eat less spicy and greasy foods, as the skin lesions during the active phase of genital herpes belong to the heat syndrome in traditional Chinese medicine. Spicy foods can help dissipate heat and worsen local symptoms; During the stationary phase of the virus, it is recommended to consume more foods rich in protein and vitamins, and exercise to enhance physical fitness, enhance immunity, and reduce recurrence. During the acute phase of genital herpes, it is important to rest appropriately.
2. 10% of genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus type I, and many people have been infected with this virus since childhood. More than half of adults are carriers of this virus. In order to reduce the infection of the virus, one aspect that needs to be corrected is the method of raising babies in the mother's mouth.