Herpetic eruptions on the body, accompanied by itching and pain, are caused by the herpes zoster virus. It is a neurodermatropic virus, capable of affecting the cells of the nervous system and skin tissues. After suffering varicella or having penetrated into the body primarily, the herpes zoster on the circulatory and lymphatic systems enters the intervertebral nodes and back roots of the spinal cord, which for a long time remains latent. The virus is activated as a result of a significant decrease in immunity.
In many cases, herpes on the body recedes even without medication treatment. However, treatment should still be done to alleviate unpleasant symptoms and prevent the development of complications that can be very serious (encephalitis, meningitis, etc.). If herpes on the body proceeds without complications, then the treatment can be carried out at home. However, before this, you should definitely be examined in a polyclinic.
Preparations for the treatment of herpes on the body
Drug therapy for this disease may include the use of drugs of various groups, namely:
- Antiviral agents (acyclovir, valaciclovir, famciclovir) in the form of tablets or injections, which, with a timely appointment (no later than 72 hours after the onset of the disease) can reduce the severity of symptoms, shorten the duration of the pathology and the risk of postherpetic neuralgia.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, ketorolac, ketoprofen, dexketoprofen, etc.) - are used in the treatment of herpes on the body for pain relief.
- Anticonvulsants (gabalentin, pregabalin) are recommended for severe pain that is not eliminated by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Immunomodulators ( Cycloferon , Neovir, Viferon and others) are drugs that can activate immunocompetent cells, thereby increasing the body's resistance to infection.
- External ointments and creams for the treatment of herpes on the body - antiviral topical preparations (Zovirax, Vivorax, etc.), reparative agents (Panthenol, Bepanten), disinfectants (sulfur-tar ointment, sulfur-salicylic ointment, zinc ointment, etc.) local anesthetic medicines (capsaicin ointment).
Folk remedies for the treatment of herpes on the body
The use of traditional medicine in the fight against herpes on the body does not cancel the need for pharmaceuticals, but it can help in the removal of pain, the early healing of rashes. So, one of the effective tools in this case is the infusion of burdock leaves.
Recipe for infusion
Ingredients:
- burdock leaves (dry or fresh) - 2 table. spoons;
- water - 1 glass.
Preparation and use
The ground raw material must be poured with boiling water and let it infuse for half an hour. From the received infusion it is possible to prepare painkillers, moistening a piece of gauze in it, or to prepare ice for rubbing the lesions on the body.
Also, folk healers recommend lubricating areas of damage with sea buckthorn oil, eucalyptus oil, baked onion (crushed in mush), aloe juice, garlic juice.
There are folk remedies for the treatment of herpes on the body, which activate immunity and help to quickly overcome the virus. To such is the infusion of willow. Cooking it is very simple.
Recipe for infusion
Ingredients:
- willow bark - 1 table. a spoon;
- water - 1 glass.
Preparation and use
Brew raw materials with boiling water and insist for an hour. Take a quarter cup three times a day before a meal.