How to treat herpes on the body in adults

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-18 00:05

For the treatment of herpes on the body in adults, medications (tablets, ointments) and folk remedies are used. The reasons for the appearance of herpes on the skin and the most effective methods of treatment will be discussed in the publication below.

Symptoms

The causative agent of shingles (herpes on the body) is the varicella-zoster virus. It affects the human skin in different parts of the body. In addition, it is accompanied by severe pain.

The main symptom of viral herpes is the appearance of a characteristic rash, as in the photo, which affects the mucous membrane and skin of a person.

Other symptoms:

• feeling of nausea, release of vomit;
• muscle pain;
• weakness;
• increased body temperature, fever;
• fever;
• chills;
• headache;
• colds.

Initially, red spots appear on the body, differing from each other in shape. After 1-2 days, bubbles with purulent contents form at the site of the rash.

When bubbles form, a person experiences severe itching, burning, and slight tingling. In the future, they open up and a crust forms in their place.

Shingles affects different areas of the skin. In the absence of strong immunity, the risk of developing a severe form increases.

If the symptoms are ignored, a lethal outcome is possible, since the virus infects the internal organs and the central nervous system.

How to treat herpes on the body

When herpes appears on the body in adults, treatment is prescribed by a specialist. In this case, medications are necessarily used:

• pills;
• external remedies - ointments, gels, and medicinal creams;
• traditional medicine, as an addition to complex therapy.

We propose to consider in more detail each of the methods.

Ointments and creams for treatment

External remedies for the treatment of herpetic eruptions are conventionally divided into 2 groups:

• negatively affecting the virus itself. They have an antiviral effect, adversely affecting the pathogen;
• treat herpes wounds. They have antiseptic properties, accelerate the process of epidermis restoration. The infection is not eliminated, but bacterial contamination is prevented.

Antiseptic drugs do not harm the virus. We propose to consider a list of effective ointments for herpes on the body.

Name of the ointment	Principle of operation, composition
Acyclovir	Prevents the multiplication of the virus. Doesn't negatively affect healthy cells
Panavir	Available in the form of powder for injection, suppositories, ointments. Contains an active substance - an extract of potato shoots, which has an antiviral effect. Helps the body recover quickly, boost immunity
Zovirax	The active substance is acyclovir at a concentration of 5%. Recommended for use at the onset of the disease
Oxolinic ointment 3%	The active compound is oxolin. Prevents binding of the viral cell membrane to healthy cells. Applied only to rashes
Fenistil Pencivir	The antiviral agent is pencilovir. Prevents the multiplication of the virus, accelerates the regeneration of skin tissue
Zinc ointment	It has antiseptic properties. Used to heal wounds, as well as to prevent additional bacterial infection

List of the most effective herpes pills

Medicines in the form of tablets for herpes on the body in adults, as in the photo, are used as the main treatment. Medicines of this group only relieve symptoms, reduce the period of the active phase and increase immunity, but do not kill the virus forever. This is due to the fact that the pathogen lives in nerve cells.

Name of tablets	Action, composition
Famciclovir, Famvir	Contains famciclovir. Upon penetration into the body, it turns into penciclovir
Walvir	The active ingredient is valacyclovir. Film-coated tablets. Used for treatment and prevention
Acyclovir	Suppresses the multiplication of the viral agent. The treatment regimen is prescribed by the doctor, based on the degree of manifestation of symptoms.
Anaferon	Possesses antiviral, immunostimulating properties. It goes well with medications. Permitted to be used as a prophylactic agent
Valtrex	The active substance is valocyclovir hydrochloride. Absorbed into the body quickly, excreted within 6 hours
Cycloferon	It activates the body's defenses, that is, it has the properties of an immunomodulator. Additionally relieves the inflammatory process
Amiksin	The active substance is tilaxin. Stimulates the immune system. Increases the production of antibodies to the herpes virus
Zovirax (tablets)	Contains acyclovir. It has a suppressive effect on the virus cell, reducing the spread throughout the body. Used as a prophylactic agent

Folk remedies

For the treatment of herpes on the body in adults, in addition to drugs in the form of tablets, and sometimes to improve well-being, doctors recommend recipes of traditional medicine. A selection of effective methods for home treatment is presented in the table.

Name of funds	Preparation and application
Garlic	Peel a clove of garlic, cut into several pieces. Wipe the affected area. Processing is required in the morning and evening
Calendula	Dilute the finished alcoholic tincture with water in a proportion of 1 tsp. composition for 50 ml of water. Soak a cotton pad, apply to the affected area. Withstand 60 minutes. Processing is carried out in the morning and in the evening.
Propolis tincture	Grind frozen propolis (50 g). Melt vegetable oil (100 g) in a water bath. Combine prepared foods, mix thoroughly. Leave on for 30 minutes, then you can apply to the affected areas. Processing is recommended 2-3 times a day.
Essential oil of tea tree, bergamot	Combine 4 drops of bergamot oil, 2 drops of tea tree oil and 5 ml of rubbing alcohol in a separate bowl. Stir, process only the herpes bubbles. The procedure is carried out 2-3 times a day.
Sea buckthorn oil	Use after opening a herpetic rash. Perfectly heals wounds, prevents the appearance of scars. Oil treatment is carried out 3 times a day

Hygiene rules

So, for the treatment of herpes on the body in adults, medications are used in the form of tablets, creams and gels. The effectiveness of medicines has been proven, but do not forget about the rules of hygiene during illness. Otherwise, you can infect others with an infection.

Fundamental rules:

1. A sick person's towel, bed linen, dishes should be individual, which only he will use.
2. During the active stage, do not contact people.
3. Refuse caring, cosmetics. Otherwise, the risk of spreading the virus increases.
4. Body hygiene procedures are performed 3 times a week.
5. If there is no crust on pimples, use natural cotton clothing.

After the formation of a crust at the site of the bubbles, the patient is considered harmless to others. During this time, you can take small walks in the fresh air. The main thing is not to overcool. You need to take drugs that strengthen the immune system.

Which doctor treats herpes on the body

When identifying symptoms of herpes on the body, it is required to initially consult a therapist. After examination and identification of the degree of damage, the specialist, if necessary, refers the patient to a dermatovenerologist.

Summarizing

So that herpes sores do not appear regularly, it is important to monitor your health. Recommendations:

• give up bad habits (smoking, drinking alcohol);
• do not forget about rest;
• reduce physical, mental stress;
• eat properly and fully;
• take multivitamin complexes.

As a preventive measure during the flu and cold season, be sure to take antiviral drugs.