Herpes is contagious in children.
Herpes is a viral skin disease caused by human herpes virus infection with predominantly skin and mucous membrane changes, and can be transmitted by direct contact, indirect contact, sexual contact and mother-to-child. When herpes is present in children, they should be promptly isolated and contact areas should be cleaned and disinfected to avoid the spread of the herpes virus.
Treatment can choose to use antiviral drugs such as acyclovir, valacyclovir, etc. If herpes causes nerve pain, you can use drugs such as gabapentin for treatment.
In daily life, we should do a good job of hygiene and cleanliness, avoid scratching, to prevent secondary bacterial infection, you can use wet cold compresses on the lesions, appropriate relief of redness and swelling symptoms. Children with herpes, parents are advised to bring their children to the regular hospital in a timely manner, in accordance with the rules of medical advice treatment.