Diseases of a viral nature, which include herpes on the lips, are often hidden, in no way manifested for a long time. The symptoms that appear to many patients are so obvious and ordinary that they do not even consider it necessary to go to the doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
For them, the main way to get rid of an ailment is the advice of friends and knowledge of folk methods on the Internet. As a result, the patient's condition worsens, new symptoms appear, which subsequently make it difficult for the doctor to diagnose.
Let’s tell you the truth. Who if not us! Once in the body, the virus remains there forever. There are no ways to finally recover.
What is herpes and how can you get infected
Herpes the first type, which causes ulcers on the lips and near the mouth, is transmitted through discharge from the mouth or wound on the skin, during kisses, or by sharing intimate hygiene products (toothbrush, dishes, cosmetics).
The common misconception is that the virus is transmitted only when there are wounds. This is not so, even if there are no external manifestations of herpes, it is easily transmitted. The carrier person may not suffer from fever himself, but is able to “reward” the virus with other people.
How is herpes manifested
Usually this is a small area of skin on the lips or around the mouth, on which many small (and not so) blisters form, accompanied by pain, burning and tingling. As a result, the skin becomes thinner and the blisters burst, leaving behind ulcers. At this stage, the pain subsides, the wound is tightened with a crust and, having dried up, disappears.
Often skin problems are accompanied by fever, a general malaise similar to a common cold.
What triggers an exacerbation
The main "provocateurs" of the development of painful symptoms are:
• general disease of the body, accompanied by inflammation;
• emotional or physical stress;
• menstruation;
• chronic fatigue;
• injury to a potentially hazardous area;
• reduced immunity due to chemotherapy, steroids or AIDS.
Abundant multiple herpetic eruptions can talk about pneumonia, and you should immediately consult a doctor.
Diagnostics
An experienced physician can determine the virus in person by the first characteristic signs, but, if clarification is needed, DNA analysis can be performed.
How is herpes treated
It is impossible to cure this virus that has entered the body once. "Treatment" is to prevent relapse and reduce the symptoms of the disease. Strengthening immunity and antiviral drugs can reduce the frequency of manifestations, and antiviral drugs for topical use will cope with skin problems.
Is there any benefit from folk remedies
Not only folk doctors, but also scientific medicine recognize the positive effect of herbal decoctions, salts and alkalis, fruits and berries, but not every "suitable" ingredient found in the house can help in a particular case. Of great importance is also the method of application and dosage. So, what is recommended by "folk healers" and online articles for the treatment of herpes, what are the consequences of such methods.
Herpes treatment with folk remedies. Salt
Sprinkled in the affected part of the skin with salt for ten minutes, of course, is disinfected, but the salt (whether sea or table) can greatly corrode the wounds, making them deeper and touching new layers of the skin. As a result, the healing time increases, and a scar remains at the site of damage.
Herpes treatment with folk remedies. Soda
After reading on the Internet about the benefits of soda, even with cancer, the doctor involuntarily skeptically smiles. From medical practice it is clear that treatment with soda heartburn, cancer, thrush, and other systemic diseases, leads to an aggravation of the process and flow into a chronic form. The antiseptic effect of baking soda is doubtful, as is its positive effect.
The fact is that soda is a powerful reagent that can give an unpredictable reaction even with water of a certain composition. To prepare the treatment solution, they use not ordinary, but medical soda, as a solvent, the water should not be from the tap, or even bottled, and its temperature should not exceed 50 degrees Celsius, otherwise the soda can do much harm.
The only advantage that baking soda can contain is the softening of too coarse crusts from sores. But it is better to still use the prescribed medications with antiseptic or antiviral effects to avoid relapse.
Herpes treatment with folk remedies. Manganese
Given the well-known antiseptic property of potassium permanganate, people often try to use this toxic substance to disinfect various parts of the body. Not only that, delicate skin with herpetic ulcers under the influence of a weak solution is even more irritated, the use of more concentrated potassium permanganate leads to severe burns and the skin comes off not only in the place of blisters burst from herpes, but also throughout the area where the “healing” solution gets.
Herpes treatment with folk remedies. Garlic
Another great idea is to cure herpes with garlic juice. Craftsmen recommend applying a pulp of crushed clove directly to the wounds for treatment. And for the prevention of recurrence - lubricate with a whole clove of garlic, peeled from below, lips on all sides, up to two times a day.
The result of the “treatment” is a constant unpleasant odor, burned lips (possibly mucous membranes), unpleasant burning sensations, and a high probability of relapse. Well, volatile garlic can not, unfortunately, suppress viral activity.
Herpes treatment with folk remedies. Sagebrush
The bitter decoction of wormwood, which patients with herpes easily agree to take, can actually have a terrible side effect - convulsions, loss of consciousness, hallucinations. It is especially dangerous for pregnant women. It is strictly forbidden to use without a doctor's prescription. Wormwood really has anti-inflammatory effects, but inside it is used mainly for violations of the digestive tract. As a local disinfectant, you can use wormwood, but only purchased in a pharmacy and strictly on the recommendation of a doctor.
Herpes treatment with folk remedies. Earwax
The secret, freely flowing out of the human auricle, earwax, the people for unknown reasons called antibacterial, antiviral, fungicidal, and endowed with other healing properties. In fact, sulfur is produced in the ear canal by sulfur and sebaceous glands in order to prevent microbes from entering the ear and to remove the desquamated epithelium from the shell.
Its composition varies depending on the ethnic group, diet, age, the presence of ENT diseases, and a number of other factors. The basis of the secret is sebum, dead cells, plenty and dust. Organic sulfur, acids and alcohols are present in sulfur.
Despite the huge role in preventing infection of the auditory canal, as soon as the earwax comes out of it, it performed its function. Scientists have proven her lack of real antiviral, antibacterial and fungicidal effects. Bacteria successfully reproduce in a similar secret as soon as he leaves his ear. An insignificant bactericidal effect was noted only for the golden hemolytic staphylococcus, but this has nothing to do with the treatment of herpes.
Herpes treatment with folk remedies. Valocordin
The drug can actually be effective in cases of an allergic reaction, since doxylamine (the basis of "Valocordin") has antihistamine properties.
A calming effect on the blisters of herpes has a similar to the principle of action "Corvalol". However, the common ingredients in these two preparations are only alcohol and peppermint oil. There is an assumption that it is the latter that plays a decisive role in treatment, since, in addition to the antiseptic effect of alcohol, the oil prevents moisture from entering the wound, thereby preventing the multiplication of infected cells.
But scientific studies regarding the confirmation of the effect of these drugs or their components on the treatment of herpes are not yet available. Therefore, doctors cannot recommend such funds, and judging by the reviews, they do not help everyone.
Herpes Cure: What Really Works?
Instead of untested, potentially dangerous alternative methods of treatment, medicine today presents a fairly large assortment of effective antiviral drugs that will certainly help cope with the symptoms of herpes and prevent relapses. Inside appoint "Acyclovir" and its derivatives, and locally - ointments "Zovirax", "Infagel", and similar medications, the most suitable of which the doctor will prescribe.
The only thing in which both folk and scientific methods of treatment converge is that the important thing in the fight against herpes is to strengthen the immune system. For this, both immunomodulators in the form of drug therapy and less costly, natural methods — decoctions of plants, fruit and vegetable juices, berries, and the like prevention methods that are aimed at improving the body are quite suitable.
The basis of the fight against viral infections is a healthy lifestyle: full regular nutrition, prolonged sleep and moderate physical activity. In this mode, the body will overcome the disease much sooner.
