What to do if the skin around herpes is red, painful and infected

Herpes is caused by viral infection, which can lead to localized erythema, edema, blisters with pain, which is a normal manifestation. Treatment is mainly based on antiviral drugs. If accompanied by bacterial infection, antibiotics can be given. 1. Antiviral drugs: Herpes is caused by viral infection, can be given antiviral drugs, such as vasiclovir, acyclovir and other treatments, can effectively shorten the course of the disease and improve the symptoms. 2. Antibiotic drugs: If the localization is accompanied by bacterial infection, antibiotic drugs can be given for external use, such as mupirocin ointment, erythromycin ointment and so on, which can promote the subsidence of infection. Skin blisters, pain and other symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time. After a clear diagnosis, follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication to help the recovery of the disease.