Often, when people wake up in the morning, they find thatsmall blisters on the lips or body that cause severe itching. This is how one of the most common viral diseases called herpes manifests itself. Many do not attach importance to it, and this is fundamentally wrong. Herpes treatment should be carried out immediately. After all, such a virus, having once entered the human body, remains in it forever and manifests itself in the future on a regular basis. Therefore, it is so important to carry out therapy. The treatment provided for this disease is described in detail below.

Treatment with drugs

So, herpes can be treated with medical drugs, which are divided into the following:

Anti-herpes antiviral drugs. Such medicines include Virollex, Zovirax, Acyclovir, Valtrex. These drugs are usually available in the form of tablets and are intended for oral administration. However, if the herpes goes into severe form, then prescribe injections with these medications. In this case, the dosage of antiviral agents should be prescribed exclusively by the attending physician. It is recommended to apply them before the appearance of the blisters on the skin, that is, during the period of its reddening.

Antiherpetic antiviral agentsexternal use - gels, sprays, ointments. These drugs include the following: Gerperax, Viru-Merz Serol and others. They are applied to the affected areas every 4 hours. At the same time, antiseptics are used instead of them at night. The dosage of such drugs is also prescribed by a doctor, depending on what stage the herpes is at.

Anti-inflammatory non-steroid agents. They are such drugs as Buprofen, Paracetamol, Acetaminophen and Lidocaine. It is designed to facilitate the course of the disease. They help to remove the itching and reduce the pain. It is very important to use them so that the virus does not cause serious damage to the nervous system. Dosage of these drugs is prescribed by a doctor.

Auxiliary means. These include ointments, for example, Panthenol, Depanthenol. They are designed to enhance the epithelialization of the skin. Thanks to them, sores on the skin heal much faster.

Antiseptic preparations. To avoid further spread of the virus, it is necessary to use antibiotics externally and treat them with herpes rash. These include zinc ointment, Streptocide, Miramistin, Chlorhexidine.

Immunomodulators. It should be remembered that the herpes virus arises from the fact that the body's immunity is greatly weakened. Therefore, it is so important to use during the therapy immunomodulators, which can be used as the following drugs: Cycloferon, Polyoxidonium and others. It is important that the doctor appoints you on a case-by-case basis.

Vitamin-mineral complexes. It is necessary to use such important vitamins as herpes, such as B1, B6, A, E, C. They will accelerate the process of recovery and strengthen the body. As such complexes may be drugs: Vitrum, Alphabet, Centrum and others. Dosage should be appointed by the attending physician.

Folk remedies in the treatment of herpes

Many people treat the herpes virus with folk remediesсредствами, не забывая употреблять лекарственные препараты. Такая двойная терапия является более эффективной. Поэтому рекомендуется воспользоваться одним или несколькими народными рецептами, приведенными ниже. Отлично помогает от герпеса отвар из лекарственных растений. Чтобы его приготовить потребуется взять по 2 ст. ложки липы, дубровника, шалфея и ясменника душистого. Их нужно смешать между собой, а потом залить стаканом кипятка. Далее смесь ставится на небольшой огонь и выдерживается 5 минут. После чего ее необходимо оставить в теплом месте и подождать, когда она остынет до комнатной температуры. Затем потребуется употреблять по 2 ст. ложки этого отвара перед едой 4 раза в день. Кроме того, им нужно смазывать пораженную кожу и слизистые оболочки. Прекрасным средством является сок из растения каланхоэ. Нужно взять несколько его листочков, тщательно промыть под проточной водой, а потом положить в чистую марлю. После этого на нее нужно будет сильно нажать руками и попытаться выдавить сок в приготовленную емкость небольшого размера. Можно при желании в ходе этого использовать давилку для чеснока, но тогда кладите в нее по одному листочку. Приготовленным соком следует смазывать проблемные участки, используя ватным тампон. Делать это рекомендуется через каждые полчаса. Эффективно помогает календула. Ее нужно взять в количестве 2 ст. ложек и смешать с 5 ст. ложками детского вазелина. Готовой мазью следует смазывать проблемные места, нанося ее тонким слоем 3 раза в день. Для лечения такого вируса можно использовать лопух. Необходимо взять 1 ст. ложку этой травы и залить стаканом кипятка. Далее нужно оставить настаиваться отвар на 3 часа. После этого его следует процедить и употреблять по ¼ стакана перед каждым приемом пищи. Поддержать иммунитет и побороть герпес помогает чай из хризантемы. Его нужно пить ежедневно. Готовится он следующим образом: возьмите 1 ч. ложку цветков этого растения и залейте 2 стаканами кипятка, а потом оставьте настаиваться на 1 час. Пить такой чай следует несколько раз в день по 30 мл. Некоторые рекомендуют смазывать места, пораженные герпесом, пихтовым маслом. При его применении вы почувствуете жжение, однако бояться его не стоит, поскольку таким образом проходит процесс заживления кожи. Использовать это средство следует несколько раз в день. Проводить лечение герпеса таким образом нужно как минимум неделю. Рекомендуется воспользоваться рецептом, где главным компонентом является ромашка. Возьмите цветки этого растения и залейте сканом кипятка. Оставьте смесь настаиваться на 30 минут. После этого нужно процедить ее и добавить туда 1 ч. ложку спиртовой настойки прополиса. Все это нужно тщательно перемещать и выпить большую часть. Оставшееся лекарство нужно использовать для обработки высыпаний на теле. Избавиться от вируса отлично помогает одуванчик. Нужно использовать его цветки, которые срезаются поздней весной и тщательно промываются в воде, а потом высушиваются. Употреблять их нужно в таком виде по 7 штук в день, до тех пор, пока недуг не отступит. Кроме того, рекомендуется пить эликсир из этого растения, его нужно готовить из большого количества цветков одуванчика. Они помещаются в банку и засыпаются сахаром (на 3-литровый сосуд — 1 кг сахарного песка). После этого нужно накрыть ее крышкой и оставить на 2 месяца. Затем эликсир будет готов к употреблению. Его нужно употреблять по 1 ч. ложке натощак.

What other folk remedies can help?

It is also worth mentioning some others, notless effective folk remedies. They will also help in the fight against herpes. It is recommended to use an ointment prepared according to the following recipe: mix 1 tbsp. instant coffee with 100 ml of yogurt without added sugar. Add 1 teaspoon of honey and flour to the finished mixture, as well as finely chopped garlic cloves (no more than 3 pieces). Mix all these components thoroughly. The finished ointment should be applied to the areas affected by the virus several times a day. Celandine juice can be used to treat herpes. It should be prepared according to the following recipe: fresh grass of this plant together with the roots should be washed, and then passed through a meat grinder. Squeeze the juice from the resulting composition and pour it into a glass container. It should be left for a week, but do not cover with a lid, since then it will not be able to ferment. The affected skin should be lubricated with this composition up to 5 times a day. If herpes appears in the nose, then it is necessary to bury 2 drops of celandine juice. You can treat herpes using the following folk recipe: take equal parts of currant leaves, lemon balm, strawberries, St. John's wort and grind them thoroughly. Brew a tablespoon of the mixture with a glass of boiling water and leave it for 30 minutes. Then drink the finished infusion, after straining it. It is recommended to drink this tea up to 4 times a day. Propolis tincture is excellent for treating this virus. It is not difficult to prepare it yourself. First, take 20 g of propolis and pour 200 ml of vodka over it. Then you need to leave the tincture in a dark place for 10 days. After that, you can use it 2 times a day, 30 drops at a time, adding it to a small amount of water. There is another effective recipe for treating herpes. To do this, take 1 tbsp. spoon of St. John's wort and pour 100 ml of vegetable oil over it. The container with these ingredients should be placed in a water bath and kept for 30 minutes. Then you need to strain the mixture and pour it into a glass container. Then you need to lubricate the inflamed areas with it every 2 hours a day. To make the sores heal faster, you need to use camphor alcohol. You can easily buy it at the pharmacy. They need to lubricate the affected skin several times a day. A solution of menovazine helps to get rid of the virus in a short time. It can also be purchased at the pharmacy. It needs to be applied to a cotton swab and applied to the place where herpes has formed. If the disease is in its very initial stage, then this procedure should be repeated only twice, and if it has already passed into a severe form, then do it 3 times every day until complete recovery. Take a whole head of garlic, peel it, and then, using suitable equipment, turn all the cloves into a gruel. Then dilute it with a small amount of water. The finished mixture should be applied with tampons to the affected areas of the body for 30-40 minutes.

What can not be treated and how to avoid mistakes?

All doctors say that herpes cannot be treatedvarious hormonal drugs. The thing is that in 99.9% of cases they only worsen the patient's condition. Therefore, you should stop using them when such a virus makes itself known. Doctors advise not to treat affected areas of the skin with iodine, brilliant green, fucorcin or a solution of potassium permanganate. They do not affect the virus in any way, but they can cause a burn. Accordingly, they should be replaced with more effective and safer products. You cannot start treatment without prior diagnostics. It is necessary in order to correctly determine the stage of the disease and select the most suitable drugs. You should never squeeze out the blisters that appear. After all, this can lead to secondary infection, which will result in complications. In addition, the healing process of the affected areas will drag on for a very long time. Instead, it is better to apply ointments to the blisters more often, and they will soon disappear on their own. It is also important to reconsider your diet. Include foods rich in vitamins and minerals. Eat more vegetables and fruits, exclude fatty, sweet and floury dishes from your diet for a while. In addition, you should drink plenty of clean water and kefir.

Hygiene and prevention

People who are infected with herpes should rememberthat this disease is contagious. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce the number of tactile contacts to a minimum, especially with children. In addition, it is necessary to use separate hygiene items: towels, washcloths, etc. Otherwise, there is a risk that your loved ones will also become infected with this virus. It is recommended to take a shower 2 times a day. During this, you should exclude the use of scrubs, since they can cause complications of the disease and rashes will spread all over the body. You should use less cosmetics - gels and shampoos. Before crusts form on the affected skin, you must wear only cotton underwear. It will quickly absorb liquid if the blisters on the body burst, which will prevent the risk of re-infection. To prevent the appearance of herpes in the future, you should maintain your immunity by taking vitamin complexes and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. It is important to adhere to a healthy lifestyle and avoid hypothermia. In the cold season, be sure to wear warm clothes and shoes, drink more hot drinks, such as rosehip and barberry tea. All this will help prevent the appearance of this insidious virus. Be healthy!

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