The treatment of genital herpes includes medication, general measures and so on.
1. Medication: genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus infection. Patients with genital herpes need to take oral antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir and vasiclovir, under the guidance of doctors. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, may be prescribed for patients with significant pain. After drug treatment, can control the development of the disease, promote recovery.
2. General measures: patients with genital herpes in the treatment period, need to keep the local skin clean and dry, avoid scratching the affected area to avoid secondary infection. As genital herpes can be transmitted sexually, coitus should be avoided during treatment to avoid infection.
During the treatment period, patients with genital herpes need to follow the doctor’s instructions for regular review, in order to understand the recovery of the disease. All of the above medications should be used as prescribed by the doctor.