How to treat herpes when you have it

Having herpes can be treated with general treatment, medication and physical therapy. 1. General treatment: patients are advised to pay attention to rest and avoid exertion. Avoid scratching the blisters to avoid secondary infection. 2. Drug treatment: It is recommended to use antiviral drugs such as acyclovir and valacyclovir under the guidance of doctor. Topical acyclovir ointment and glycerite lotion can be used. If the skin lesions break down and become infected, mupirocin ointment and other drugs can be used as prescribed by the doctor. 3. Physical therapy: infrared rays, spectrum therapeutic instrument, etc., can promote the blisters scab, relieve pain. Herpes patients are advised to go to the hospital for timely treatment.