Herpes on the chin may be herpes zoster or herpes simplex, which needs to be treated with topical medications, oral medications and other treatments under doctor’s supervision after the cause is clarified.
1. Herpes zoster: caused by varicella zoster virus, can be prescribed oral acyclovir, famciclovir and other antiviral drugs to shorten the course of the disease. Topical glycerine lotion, acyclovir cream or penciclovir cream can be used topically, and gabapentin, acetaminophen and other medications need to be taken to relieve pain when it is severe.
2. Herpes simplex: caused by herpes simplex virus infection, you can apply topical vasiclovir ointment, acyclovir ointment and so on to alleviate the discomfort, but also need to take oral antiviral drugs such as vasiclovir, acyclovir and so on.
Specifically need to go to the hospital, follow the doctor’s instructions for medication.