Usually herpes simplex is caused by a viral infection, with erythromycin ointment has no therapeutic effect on the virus, when herpes simplex is combined with a bacterial infection, erythromycin ointment can be used as an adjunctive treatment.
Herpes simplex is a skin disease caused by the human body infected with herpes simplex virus, often manifested as a cluster of small blisters around the mouth, eyes, genitals and other parts of the body. Erythromycin ointment is mainly an anti-bacterial infection drug, and its main effect is to inhibit the metabolism and reproduction of bacteria, so when the patient suffers from herpes simplex, it is not recommended to apply erythromycin ointment.
Herpes simplex should be treated with antiviral therapy, and patients can be treated with topical application of 5% acyclic guanosine cream and other ointments under the guidance of a doctor, as well as oral acyclovir, vasiclovir and other drugs for treatment. When combined with bacterial infection, erythromycin ointment can be used for external application to assist treatment.
It is recommended that patients strictly follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, regular review, but also pay attention to the care of the affected area, keep the local skin clean, dry, prohibit scratching, touching, etc..