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😉 Hello everyone! Herpes loves to “visit” and comes without warning. He is cunning, gets to everyone and does not spare anyone. What is herpes? How to get rid of this “guest”? Answers in this article “All about herpes and its treatment: recommendations, video.”
Herpes – what is it
Herpes is a recurrent viral disease, the manifestation of which in the form of a blistering rash is caused by herpes viruses, which are divided by doctors into types 1 and 2. The virus is dangerous, first of all, because it destructively affects the human immune system.
When it enters the body, the virus begins to multiply rapidly in the tissues of the epithelium (in the skin, on the mucous membrane). The breeding period lasts about 3 days. Further along the nerve fibers, he gets to the nerve nodes (ganglia). And it persists there until the moment is most favorable for further development.
The virus can exist in a latent form for a long time. Then it manifests itself as vesicular accumulations on the skin and mucous membranes, which are accompanied by itching, pain, fever, exacerbation of diseases that a person has.
The degree of pain and general malaise at the same time depends on the location of the rash, the type of virus, the state of human health at the time of exacerbation, the size of the areas of affected tissues.
For example, with a rash in the area of the sciatic nerve exit, it becomes a problem to sit down on a chair. At the same time, the so-called cold on the lips practically does not cause any inconvenience, in addition to slight tingling and aesthetic discomfort.
Types of the virus
The large and varied family of herpes viruses often accompanies other infectious diseases. For example, eczema, neurodermatitis. Today, there are up to 100 varieties of the herpes virus. 6 of which were isolated from humans as the main ones.
- HSV 1 – labial form. Blistering rashes can appear everywhere, but most often the skin and mucous membranes of the nasolabial triangle are affected. The exception is the genital area;
- HSV 2 – genital herpes. The causative agent of this type affects the mucous membranes of the genitals and the areas adjacent to them;
- HHV 3 – Varicella-Zoster virus in childhood with primary infection, manifests itself in the form of chickenpox. In adults, shingles can spread throughout the body. Reactivation of the virus is facilitated by the weakening of the body, decreased immunity after hypothermia, stress, blood diseases, etc. Pain symptom;
- HHV 4 – the Epstein-Barr virus is a highly contagious infection, the causative agent of the disease “infectious mononucleosis”. The reason for the appearance of “chronic fatigue syndrome”, which has the ability to provoke the onset of tumor processes;
- HHV 5 – cytomegalovirus infection (CMV). Most dangerous for an unborn child in early pregnancy. It is the cause of the development of pathology of various internal organs;
- HHV 6 is a “pseudo-rubella” that causes sudden exanthema in childhood and a state of “chronic fatigue” in adults.
Routes of transmission and the likelihood of virus infection
- upon contact with a carrier of the virus (through damaged skin, saliva, semen, blood, various secretions, breast milk);
- by the fecal-oral route;
- transplacentally (during childbirth, through the placenta);
- sexually;
- at the household level, the transfer takes place through common dishes, common items;
- during medical procedures.
The risk group includes people:
- with disruption of the endocrine system;
- weakened immunity;
- pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract;
- lack of vitamins (group B, zinc, iron);
- smokers and alcoholics;
- people experiencing frequent stress, overwork, hypothermia.
Treatment of herpes
Traditionally, antiviral therapy is based on drugs that suppress the virus:
- valaciclovir;
- famvir;
- valtrex;
- panavir;
- Zovirax and others.
Treatment is prescribed that enhances and complements antiviral therapy.
This is, first of all, the use of fortifying agents, immunotherapy, physiotherapy procedures. Ozone therapy has proven itself well. Fir oil helps, but it must be used at the very initial stage of herpes.
Do not try to treat herpes with alcohol, brilliant green, or iodine. In addition to the burn and drying effect, you will not achieve anything.
It is impossible to completely and permanently remove this virus from the body. But modern treatment regimens help to achieve the absence of clinical manifestations for many years.
All about herpes and its treatment (video)
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