Treatment methods for herpes in children, parents should pay attention to

Herpes is a common skin disease. Not only adults are prone to herpes, but children can also get herpes. Herpes in children is often accompanied by fever symptoms. Parents should pay attention to taking their children for treatment in time, pay attention to bed rest, and keep their skin clean.

1. Shingles and chickenpox are caused by the same virus, the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox is caused by the initial infection with the virus and is more common in susceptible people who have never been infected with the virus and therefore have no immunity to it, mainly children, especially infants over 6 months old and preschool children.

2. After chickenpox is cured, the virus can remain dormant in the nerve cells of the infected person for a long time. When the human immune function is low, such as due to upper respiratory tract infection, malignant tumor, systemic lupus erythematosus, or trauma, radiotherapy, taking immunosuppressants, etc., the virus may become active again and cause shingles.

3. Herpes simplex is a collection of small blisters or pustules, which usually occur on the lips, but sometimes spread to the inside of the mouth or other parts of the face. Its symptoms include: 1. There are red, slightly raised areas of skin on the sides of the mouth, with tingling or itching. 2. Small, painful yellow blisters form after one day. 3. After a few days, the blisters will form scabs. 4. The first attack may cause symptoms such as fever and general discomfort. 5. If this is the first time your child has this disease, he or she should see a doctor immediately. 6. If the child's herpes occurs near the eyes and begins to ooze or spread. See a doctor as soon as possible.

4. Chickenpox is a clinical phenomenon of the first infection with varicella-zoster virus. After that, children with herpes will gain immunity and generally will not get chickenpox again throughout their lives. However, a small number of patients may develop shingles when their body's immunity is weakened. After an episode of shingles, it generally does not recur. Patients with herpes zoster are generally not isolated.

5. Children with chickenpox should rest in bed when they have a fever. When the body temperature is high, they can be given antipyretics, easily digestible food and plenty of water. The room should be ventilated to prevent the children from catching cold. Because the rash may cause itching, you should pay attention to trimming the children's nails to prevent scratching blisters to avoid secondary suppurative bacterial infection. At the same time, you should change clothes and bedding frequently to keep the skin clean.