What is the department for genital herpes?

Genital herpes hang dermatologic and venereal disease department. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease mainly caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 infection, which occurs on the foreskin and penis in men and on the vulva and cervix in women. The lesions manifest as papules, clustered blisters, and there may be skin and mucous membrane erosion, ulcers, etc., accompanied by local itching and pain symptoms. The most important way of transmission of genital herpes is sexual behavior, so it is classified as a sexually transmitted disease, so patients should go to the dermatology and venereology department of the hospital. Various sexually transmitted diseases are the domain of the Department of Venereal Diseases and the doctors are relatively experienced. There is no very effective treatment drug for genital herpes, and clinical treatment is mainly based on antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir and interferon. The purpose of treatment is to effectively control the symptoms, shorten the course of the disease and prevent recurrence. Patients with genital herpes must consult a doctor in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions to strictly use medication, and refrain from coitus during the treatment period; it is recommended that sexual partners also consult a doctor at the same time for examination, and once diagnosed, should also be treated at the same time.