How to treat genital herpes in the early stage?

The herpes virus is one of the more common diseases in life. There are many forms of herpes, among which genital herpes is the most hated by the majority of people. This disease specifically affects the genitals, causing many people to have various serious lesions in their genitals, seriously affecting the patient's normal life. Let's take a look at how to treat genital herpes in the early stages. I hope everyone can understand.

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a viral infection. It is very harmful, not only causing physical harm but also psychological harm. Patients infected with herpes will experience damage and ulceration, and may even develop cancer, so timely treatment is crucial.

In the early stages of genital herpes, if the symptoms are not obvious, uncomfortable symptoms such as vulvar itching, burning pain, or pain after sexual intercourse may occur. Multiple squamous epithelial hyperplasia begins with scattered or clustered proliferation of small pink or white papillary warts that are soft and have fine finger-like protrusions. After it grows bigger, it becomes cockscomb-shaped, cauliflower-shaped, or mulberry-shaped.

1. General treatment

(1) Mainly keep the area clean and dry. It can be washed with isotonic saline every day. Those who suffer from pain can take oral painkillers and provide mental comfort.

(2) For patients with concurrent bacterial infection, antibiotic ointment can be applied externally.

(3) For those with obvious local pain, 5% lidocaine hydrochloride ointment can be applied externally or oral analgesics can be taken.

(4) Psychological support: explaining the nature of the disease, the causes of relapse, and how to treat and deal with it, so as to enhance confidence in fighting the disease.

2. Antiviral drug treatment

Recommended treatment options include: acyclovir, oral, 5 times a day; or acyclovir, oral, 3 times a day; or valacyclovir, oral, 2 times a day; or famciclovir, oral, 3 times a day. If it is a new onset of genital herpes, the course of treatment is 7 to 10 days; for recurrent genital herpes, the course of treatment is 5 days. Those with frequent relapses may need to take a lower dose for a longer period of time.

The care of genital herpes is also closely related to eating habits. During the care period, you must focus on a light diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, such as apples, cucumbers, etc., drink more boiled water, eat less greasy, spicy and irritating junk food, and the most important thing is to quit smoking and drinking.