What is the treatment for herpes simplex virus in men?

Herpes simplex virus is a relatively common disease, and it is also common. It occurs in men and has a great impact on their daily life and work. More importantly, if patients with herpes simplex virus are not treated in time, it will seriously affect their physical health. However, what are the treatment methods for herpes simplex virus in men? How to treat it? Let's take a look!

Symptomatic treatment

Mainly general and symptomatic treatment.

Principle: Antiviral, reduce pain, prevent secondary infection, shorten the course of disease. ① Neuropathic pain: Analgesics such as aspirin, analgesic, indomethacin, ibuprofen, Xinhuang tablets, etc. can be given. Post-herpetic neuralgia requires the use of analgesics and sedatives, such as 25 mg of doxepin, taken orally 3 times a day; 0.2 g of cimetidine, 1.5 mg of dexamethasone, 2 mg of cyproheptadine, taken orally 3 times a day, and 100 micrograms of vitamin B12 injected intramuscularly once a day for 10 days.

Antiviral treatment

Mainly used for patients with immunodeficiency or immunosuppression, adenosine or acyclovir. Oral high-efficiency antiviral drugs: acyclovir, valacyclovir, etc. (Clinical tips: acyclovir is ineffective for the treatment of post-neuralgia) Apply acyclovir eye drops to the affected area. Oral antibacterial drugs or topical erythromycin ointment can be applied to the affected area. If the blisters rupture, 2.5% gentian violet solution can be applied to the affected area. Corticosteroid hormones: short-term use, be cautious!

Nowadays, many men do not pay attention to their health and often drink and smoke, which is the easiest way to cause diseases. So what are the treatments for herpes simplex virus in men? I believe everyone is clear about it. If you have herpes simplex virus, you must go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time, and maintain good hygiene at ordinary times!