Introduction to viral herpes

Speaking of herpes, I believe we are all familiar with it. For example, chickenpox and hand, foot and mouth disease in children are both a type of viral herpes. Some erosions and blisters at the corners of the mouth are theoretically also a type of viral herpes. So today we will mainly explain the concept of viral herpes from a professional perspective, including its conventional diagnosis methods and treatment principles, to help everyone understand when encountering viral herpes.

1. What is viral herpes?

Herpes simplex virus is a viral skin disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is divided into herpes simplex and herpes zoster. Herpes simplex is a skin disease caused by the herpes simplex virus, which tends to invade the junction of the skin and mucous membranes, and manifests as localized clustered blisters. Herpes zoster is an acute viral skin disease caused by the herpes virus, with dense blisters distributed in a band-like manner along one side of the peripheral nerve, neuralgia, and local lymphadenopathy as the main characteristics.

2. Diagnostic Methods

Based on the clustered blisters at the junction of the skin and mucous membranes, the subjective symptoms are mild, and there is a burning sensation on the skin lesions. The disease can be diagnosed if it has a short course, recurs repeatedly, and occurs during fever or gastrointestinal dysfunction.

3. Treatment principles

Systemic treatment for herpes simplex should be symptomatic, antiviral and immunotherapy. Local treatment should be based on the principles of drying, astringency and infection prevention. Corticosteroid ointments should be avoided because they can inhibit interferon in serum. Herpes zoster should also be treated with systemic and local therapies, based on the principles of antibiotics and viruses, anti-inflammation, analgesia, local protection, prevention of secondary infection, and shortening of the course of the disease.

Through the popularization of the concept, diagnostic methods and treatment principles of viral herpes, we have a further understanding of this skin disease. We need to pay attention to daily related skin reactions. In addition, some viruses exist in healthy people for a long time and may only break out when the body's immunity is reduced. Therefore, it is crucial to strengthen exercise and pay attention to diet to have a healthy body.