![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
|
Acne Help (Home) > Rare Skin Disorders > Herpes Simplex Herpes Simplex: Causes, Treatment and HelpHerpes simplex is commonly referred to as cold sores or fever blisters. It is a viral infection of the skin that may occur once or return again and again. This is because when the virus is cleared from the skin by the immune system it hides in the nerves and is never completely removed from the body. Herpes infections are very common. It is estimated that nine out of ten people have been exposed to herpes. Many people are infected and don't even know it. Unfortunately those who carry herpes can spread the disease without even knowing it. Herpes simplex begins as a group of small red bumps that blister. Sometimes itching and burning of the area precede this. The blisters begin to dry up after a few days and form a yellow crust. The crust then falls off and the redness slowly goes away. The whole process takes about 10-14 days. Scars rarely form. Some people experience just some itching or burning in the area while most people have no symptoms at all. Causes of Herpes Simplex
Treatment for Herpes SimplexMedicationsThere are several prescription antiviral medications for controlling herpes outbreaks
These antiviral medications work by interfering with viral replication, effectively slowing the replication rate of the virus and providing a greater opportunity for the immune response to intervene. All drugs in this class depend on the activity of the viral thymidine kinase to convert the drug to a mono phosphate form and subsequently interfere with viral DNA replication. Can herpes be curedWhile there are no known cures for herpes, there are several safe medications to reduce outbreaks. Studies to improve treatment methods or eliminate outbreaks entirely, continue. See your dermatologist for more information.
|
Bookmark This Page: Add to Favorites Add to Del.icio.us Send to a Friend Resources: |
|||||||||||||||