Herpes includes herpes simplex, herpes zoster, genital herpes, etc. Different types of herpes use different creams, usually need to use antiviral creams, if you want to recover faster need to apply antiviral drugs early and systematically.
1. Herpes simplex: after diagnosis of herpes simplex, early and timely use of acyclovir cream, antiviral treatment, the effect is better; if there is a secondary bacterial infection, you need to use antibiotic ointment treatment, such as fusidic acid cream, mupirocin ointment and so on.
2. Herpes zoster:Herpes zoster is best treated with antiviral medications within 72 hours after the onset of the disease. Commonly used antiviral ointments include acyclovir cream, ganciclovir cream, sodium phosphonate cream, and interferon gel.
3. genital herpes: after the diagnosis of this disease, the external use of 3% acyclovir ointment, 1% penciclovir cream and other antiviral ointment is better; if there is a secondary bacterial infection, antibiotic ointment can be used, such as erythromycin ointment, neomycin hydrochloride ointment and so on.
Internal antiviral medications for herpes include acyclovir and vasiclovir, etc. Early and systematic use is recommended and can help shorten the course of the disease.
It is recommended that after a clear diagnosis, patients should be treated with reasonable medication under the guidance of a doctor, and should not blindly use their own medication, and also need to be treated with oral medication if necessary.