Herpes, which is caused by herpes simplex virus infection, is treated with medications that mainly include antiviral drugs, antibiotics, and astringent and drying topical medications.
1. Antiviral drugs: herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus infection, treatment can be given antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir ointment. If necessary, with oral acyclovir, vasiclovir and other drugs, can kill the herpes virus in the body.
2. Antibiotics: If accompanied by bacterial infection, antibiotic ointment, such as erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid cream, etc., can be given with oral antibiotics, such as cefazolin sodium, cefamandole sodium, etc., if necessary, can be used to treat bacterial infection caused by herpes virus infection.
3. Astringent and drying topical medications: Topical medications with astringent and drying effects, such as glycerite lotion and zinc oxide ointment, can reduce the exudation of herpes, reduce the size of the rash, and promote the receding of the rash.
Herpes on the lips and mouth area, it is recommended to go to the dermatology department of the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to use medication. It is also necessary to improve the body’s immunity, which will help the recovery of the disease.