How to Treat Herpes Caused by Sunlight

Sunlight-induced herpes may be polymorphic sun rash. Different drugs, such as glucocorticoids and antihistamines, need to be selected for treatment based on clinical manifestations.
1. Ultraviolet rays are relatively strong in summer, and prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays can lead to polymorphic sun rash on the skin. If there are only erythema, papules and itching, glucocorticoid drugs such as mometasone furoate cream and hydrocortisone butyrate cream can be applied locally to fight inflammation and relieve itching.
2. When there are blisters, vesicles, oozing, peeling, accompanied by intense itching, you can choose 3% boric acid solution cold wet compresses, to play the role of auxiliary treatment. At the same time, topical application of fluticasone propionate cream, clobetasol propionate cream, etc., to reduce symptoms.
3. Meanwhile, antihistamine drugs such as cetirizine and ebastine can be taken orally, and oral nicotinamide, chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine as well as glucocorticosteroids such as prednisone are also needed for patients with obvious symptoms and recurring episodes.
It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in a timely manner, a clear diagnosis, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, the above drugs need to be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication.