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 in the body, he waits in the wings, becoming active as immunity decreases. Medicine does not yet know how to expel 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 has isolated 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:
- malnutrition, as well as diet;
- 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.
In addition, the 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. Bubbles form on the face, around which redness occurs. This unsightly picture is accompanied by itching and sometimes pain. In some cases, painful sensations remain even when the rash disappears.
Typically, herpes symptoms occur in the same place. After a while, the rash disappears, 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 causes is a 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.
Usually, herpes in children does not have such pronounced symptoms as in adults. However, rashes can occur that appear on the lips and oral mucosa. 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
When signs of herpes appear, urgent action is needed. First of all, you need to remember that it is forbidden to squeeze out bubbles on the face. They are a real breeding ground for new viruses that can quickly spread throughout the skin.
It is very useful to dry the rash with effective and inexpensive antiseptics. For this purpose, brilliant green, iodine and ordinary alcohol are suitable. It is necessary to cauterize 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 the treatment of herpes. Here are the most popular ones:
- Fresh garlic gruel applied to inflamed skin. Garlic will help dry out your skin and prevent infection of others.
- Sea buckthorn oil... As soon as the first symptoms become noticeable, it is necessary to start rubbing it on the skin of the face twice a day. Fir oil can be used 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. Crystals of potassium permanganate are diluted to pink, and inflamed skin is treated with this solution. Herpes on the lips can be treated in the same way. The result from the use of this tool is achieved in just a week.
- Toothpaste. This inexpensive and simple method also relieves symptoms within a week.
It should be noted that treatment with folk remedies makes sense when an exacerbation occurs no more than once a year. In other cases, it is necessary to use drug therapy. 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 relapse, attention must be paid to prevention. Good helpers in this will be good sleep and moderate physical activity, a healthy diet with a sufficient amount of vitamins, and sports. It is necessary to follow the rules of hygiene, do not take personal belongings from other people and do not allow to use your own. The nervous system should also be protected. In addition, it is useful to choose special drugs that strengthen the immune system.
Herpes on the face is an unpleasant ailment, but you can cope with it. It is important not to ignore the symptoms of the disease, but when signs of virus activity appear, immediately begin treatment.
