Treatment of genital herpes? How to get rid of it, what drugs will help?

In the case of genital herpes, it is primarily a symptomatic type of treatment, i.e. treating the symptoms and manifestations of the disease. The human body cannot completely get rid of HSV. However, treatment can significantly suppress the virus and stop it in its inactive form.

In many cases, the outward symptoms of genital herpes will resolve on their own without any difficult type of treatment. However, the doctor may prescribe antiviral drug therapy and topical medication directly to the affected area.

Antiviral systemic therapy is prescribed, especially for more severe conditions, in oral or infusion form. In the case of antivirals, drugs with the active ingredient acyclovir, valacyclovir or famciclovir are most commonly administered.

The use of antivirals is individual according to the patient's state of health and can be short-term, ranging from 5 days to 12 months.

Topical medicines in the form of ointments or gels are applied directly to the affected areas to relieve unpleasant symptoms. They relieve pain, redness, burning or itching of the skin.

For women, special vaginal laces contained in the medication may also be used.

It is recommended to avoid any sexual activity during treatment.

It is advisable to wear loose underwear that does not irritate the skin and is pleasant to the touch and airy.

Treatment also involves strengthening immunity and increasing the body's defences. A balanced diet, avoidance of excessive physical activity and stress, and sufficient or increased intake of complex vitamins and minerals are recommended.

Untreated genital herpes

In addition to unpleasant symptoms such as itching, burning or blistering, untreated genital herpes can lead to the spread of the virus to other parts of the body. Frequent reactivation of the virus in the body is highly likely.

If more serious conditions are left untreated, meningitis is possible.

People with untreated herpes simplex virus are more susceptible to transmission and infection with human immunodeficiencyvirus (HIV) because of a weakened immune system.