What should I do if I have herpes on my lips?

If you find herpes on your lips, it may be caused by a viral infection. We need to diagnose the cause of the patient's condition first, and then choose antibiotics and local medication when necessary. In addition, be careful to avoid breaking the lips when eating.

Herpes on the lips is mostly caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus. It is self-limiting to a certain extent, but it is prone to recurrence.

Methods/Steps

For patients who are infected with herpes simplex virus for the first time, oral antiviral drugs are given, and the treatment course usually takes 5-10 days to recover.

For recurrent patients, oral antiviral drugs should be given within 24 hours of the onset of prodromal symptoms such as local burning sensation, and the course of treatment generally requires 5 days.

Keep the affected area dry and do not scratch the herpes to prevent secondary infection after rupture. You can apply antiviral ointment to the affected area.

Eat more foods rich in B vitamins and vitamin C, and eat less or no arginine-rich foods such as chocolate, peanuts, cashews, beer, etc., to avoid inducing herpes.

Pay attention to physical exercise and enhance your resistance. At the same time, you should learn to be open-minded and avoid putting too much pressure on yourself, which may cause recurring herpes attacks.