Genital herpes does not get worse with age, but the disease may recur and prompt medication is recommended.
Genital herpes is the result of herpes simplex virus infection, which does not get worse with age, but increases the frequency of recurrence as resistance decreases.
If a patient develops genital herpes, he or she needs to use antiviral drugs such as acyclovir and vasiclovir under a doctor’s supervision. Some patients also need to use topical antiviral ointments such as 3% acyclovir ointment and 1% penciclovir cream as prescribed by the doctor.
If the patient has a localized complication of bacterial infection, antibiotic ointments such as mupirocin ointment and fusidic acid cream are required under medical supervision.
Although genital herpes does not worsen with age, patients with genital herpes need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to choose the appropriate measures to treat, improve clinical symptoms and reduce the frequency of recurrence.