Herpes on the mouth and chin, generally referred to as herpes simplex, is mainly caused by infection with herpes simplex virus type 1.
1. Herpes on the mouth and chin is mostly caused by herpes simplex virus infection. The initial attack is caused by viral invasion and local proliferation, after which the virus can travel up the nerve endings to the innervated ganglia, and triggers such as fatigue and exposure to the sun can activate latent viruses, thus leading to recurrences.
Mostly seen in the nasal mucosa, oral mucosa, etc., can appear papules, small blisters, redness and accompanied by burning pain.
2. Herpes simplex is mostly self-limiting, and can usually be cured in 2 to 4 weeks without too much medication. For severe cases of perioral herpes, topical antiviral medications can be used to shorten the duration of the disease and alleviate the condition, such as acyclovir cream.
It is recommended that patients with herpes go to a regular hospital for treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor and take medication as prescribed by the doctor.