Constant herpes on the lips is considered to be caused by herpes simplex virus infection. Decreased immunity of the body and lack of regular and adequate medication may lead to recurrence of herpes.
1. Decreased immunity: Herpes simplex is a viral skin disease. Through effective antiviral treatment, the virus is suppressed and the symptoms may gradually disappear. If there are certain underlying diseases that cause the body’s immunity to drop, the virus starts to replicate again, leading to recurrence of clinical symptoms.
2. Without regular and adequate treatment: Skin diseases caused by herpes virus infection may lead to recurrence if medication is not administered regularly and adequately.
(1) Primary type: oral antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir, vasiclovir, etc., are required, and the general course of treatment is 7-10 days;
(2) Relapsing type: intermittent therapy is used, preferably oral antiviral drugs are taken within 24 hours of the appearance of prodromal symptoms or skin lesions, and the general course of treatment is 5 days;
(3) Frequent recurrence type (more than 6 recurrences in 1 year): oral antiviral drugs can be taken continuously for 6-12 months to reduce the number of recurrences.
Lips always long herpes, it is recommended to pay attention to the care of the affected area, moderate exercise, reasonable diet, improve the body’s immunity. Also combined with the doctor’s advice standardized medication, can reduce the recurrence of the disease.