Herpes is caused by a herpes virus infection that results in raised blisters on the skin. Herpes on the hands can be treated with topical antiviral and antibiotic ointments, along with oral medications if necessary.
1. Antiviral ointment: Herpes virus can be latent in the body, and re-infection occurs when the body’s immunity decreases. Treatment drugs mainly include antiviral ointment, such as acyclovir ointment, penciclovir ointment, etc. Oral antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir, vasiclovir, etc., can be taken under the guidance of a doctor if necessary.
2. antibiotic ointment: with bacterial infection should also be given antibiotic ointment, such as erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid cream, etc., can improve the local inflammatory reaction.
It is recommended that patients with herpes on the hands, timely to the hospital dermatology, under the guidance of the doctor to use medication, do not unauthorized use of medication.