Herpes on the face: causes and treatment
Herpes on the skin of the face is a phenomenon that occurs quite often. The cause of this trouble is a DNA virus. Once it enters the body, it waits in the wings, becoming active as immunity decreases. Medicine does not yet know how to banish it forever, but it is quite possible to reduce the frequency of exacerbations and the number of symptoms.
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Causes of herpes on the face
Traditional medicine identifies several types of viruses. The first affects mainly the lips and skin on the face, the second – the genitals. The third type of virus is better known as chickenpox.
Herpes on the lips and face can be caused by the following reasons:
- poor nutrition and diets;
- alcohol abuse;
- children and old age;
- stressful situations;
- improper metabolism;
- drafts, severe hypothermia, frequent colds;
- contact with a carrier of the virus during an exacerbation period.
In addition, symptoms of herpes can appear in diseases of the circulatory system, skin injuries, severe fatigue and in some other cases.
The symptoms that appear with this disease are extremely unpleasant. Blisters form on the face, around which redness occurs. This unsightly picture is accompanied by itching and sometimes pain. In some cases, pain remains even after the rash disappears.
As a rule, the symptoms of herpes occur in the same place. After some time, the rashes go away, but the healing process can be quite painful, so it is better to start treatment right away. To do this, you should choose a drug that acts quickly, for example, Famciclovir or the like.
Herpes on the face of a child
Herpes is a disease that often enters the body at a very young age. The most vulnerable age is three to four years. At this time, babies are no longer protected by maternal antibodies, but they develop their own only by the age of five.
Infection can occur both from peers and from parents or other adults. Most often, the first type of virus enters the body.
One of the most common reasons is the baby's weak immune system. To increase the defenses of his body, it is necessary to strengthen the child’s immunity from an early age.
Typically, herpes in children does not have such pronounced symptoms as in adults. However, rashes that appear on the lips and oral mucosa may occur. Over time, they dry out without leaving any scars.
In some cases, it happens that the virus enters the body during childbirth. Then he may not show himself for a long time. Herpes manifests itself in nervous disorders, climate change, diseases of the endocrine system, as well as infectious diseases of bacterial origin.
How to treat herpes on the face
If signs of herpes appear, immediate action must be taken. First of all, you need to remember that it is forbidden to squeeze out bubbles on your face. They are a real breeding ground for new viruses that can quickly spread throughout the skin.
It is very useful to dry out rashes with effective and inexpensive antiseptics. For this purpose, brilliant green, iodine and regular alcohol are suitable. You need to burn the bubbles until they dry out.
Special ointments that help fight viral infections will also help: Zovirax, Acyclovir, Oxolinic ointment.
There are also folk remedies for treating herpes. Here are the most popular ones:
- A paste of fresh garlic, which is applied to inflamed areas of the skin. Garlic will help dry your skin and prevent you from infecting other people.
- Sea buckthorn oil. As soon as the first symptoms become noticeable, you need to start wiping your face with it twice a day. You can use fir oil instead. The effect will be the same: the number of rashes will noticeably decrease.
- Potassium permanganate. Potassium permanganate helps well in the fight against herpes, but it must be used carefully to avoid burns. Potassium permanganate crystals are diluted to pink, and inflamed skin is treated with this solution. In the same way, you can cure herpes on the lips. The result of using this product is achieved in just a week.
- Toothpaste. This inexpensive and simple method can also relieve symptoms within a week.
It should be taken into account that treatment with folk remedies makes sense when an exacerbation occurs no more than once a year. In other cases, drug therapy must be used. In addition, before using even the most harmless folk recipes, it is better to consult a doctor.
Prevention of herpes on the face
To prevent the likelihood of relapses, attention must be paid to prevention. Good helpers in this will be good sleep and moderate physical activity, a healthy diet with enough vitamins, and exercise. It is necessary to observe the rules of hygiene, do not take personal belongings from other people and do not allow them to use your own. The nervous system should also be protected. In addition, it is useful to select special medications that strengthen the immune system.
Herpes on the face is an unpleasant disease, but it can be dealt with. It is important not to ignore the symptoms of the disease, but to immediately begin treatment if signs of virus activity appear.
