Herpes simplex is caused by herpes simplex virus infection. Common treatments include general treatment and medication. 1. General treatment: patients with herpes simplex should pay attention to personal hygiene, appropriate exercise, rest, ensure sufficient sleep, and cold compresses on the affected area, which can relieve the symptoms. 2. medication: patients can take oral acyclovir, vasiclovir and other antiviral drugs as prescribed by the doctor to inhibit viral replication, if secondary infection occurs, you can use acyclovir cream and other antiviral ointment under the guidance of a doctor, and antibiotic drugs such as mupirocin ointment and fusidic acid ointment, which are antibacterial in nature. For patients suffering from herpes simplex, it is recommended to choose a regular hospital to seek medical treatment and cooperate with the doctor to carry out the relevant treatment and follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication.