Treatment of herpes zoster scar
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Recently, I found that I had herpes zoster. Now I have a great burning sensation in my genitals, with erythema and papules, itching, slight fever, and general discomfort, which has seriously affected my husband and wife's life. After finding out this problem, the doctor treated me in time. Now my condition is getting better. Let me talk about herpes zoster scar treatment with you today.
Treatment of herpes zoster scar
Treatment 1: general treatment, (1) mainly to keep the local clean, dry. It can be washed with isotonic normal saline every day, and pain patients can take oral analgesics to give mental comfort. (2) Patients complicated with bacterial infection can use antibiotic ointment externally. (3) If local pain is obvious, topical 5% lidocaine hydrochloride ointment or oral analgesics can be used. (4) Psychological support, explain the nature of the disease, the causes of recurrence and how to treat and deal with it, enhance the confidence of fighting against the disease.
Treatment 2: antiviral therapy, the recommended treatment options include: acyclovir, oral, 5 times a day; or acyclovir, oral, 3 times a day; or valaciclovir, oral, 2 times a day; or famciclovir, oral, 3 times a day. In the case of initial herpes zoster, the course of treatment is 7-10 days; in the case of recurrent herpes zoster, the course of treatment is 5 days. Patients with frequent recurrence need to take a lower dose for a longer course of treatment.
Treatment 3: Life conditioning, in the herpes zoster disease, we should pay attention to daily life and eating habits, develop good living habits, at the same time in the daily diet to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, but also drink more water.
matters needing attention
Start shower, do not use pool bath, do not directly sit on the chair of public bathhouse after bath; try to use squatting toilet in public toilet.