Effectively treat herpes on the face
Herpes on the face is a common problem of which approx. a third of all Germans are affected. After the initial infection with the herpes simplex virus type 1, the virus embeds itself in nerve cells and can repeatedly lead to herpes attacks with the typical blistering. Read here how to deal with herpes on the face and what you should consider when treating yourself.
This is how you take action against herpes
As soon as the typical itching, tingling and feeling of tension announces a herpes episode, you need to take action.
- Immediately apply a cream or gel that is available from the pharmacy without a prescription Timely application may prevent the formation of blisters, but at least the duration of the disease shorten. the drug contain docosanol, aciclovir or penciclovir as an active ingredient. The last-mentioned active ingredient can shorten the duration of the disease even in the vesicular stage.
- Also try supplements with lemon balm extract and zinc sulfate.
- At the latest when you have discovered the first blisters, you should only apply your cream with a cotton swab and no longer with your finger. The vesicle secretion is full of viruses that stick to your finger and can be spread. So you can get the Herpes accidentally spread on the face and also infect others with it.
- Also with the personal hygiene there are a few things you must do to ensure that you do not accidentally get a virus into the eye which can lead to severe corneal inflammation. When washing your face, turn your eyes first, then do the rest.
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- Use two towels on the face, one should only be used around the eyes. Disposable towels are also recommended for the blistering stage.
- If you wear contact lenses and the herpes on your face is in full bloom, it is best to do without the lenses and wear one temporarily glasses. This will avoid touching your eyes with your fingers when inserting or removing the lenses.
- Herpes viruses can survive on hand towels, tea towels or serviettes for up to two days at room temperature. You should therefore not use towels, glasses, cups, cutlery and toothpaste tubes together.
- When the blisters have subsided, it is best to change your toothbrush, toothpaste tube and lip balm sticks.
Blistering on the face - what else is helpful
- If possible, do not tamper with the vesicles; in particular, do not nibble off the crusts, as this can lead to scarring. Instead, keep that skin nice and supple so that the crusts cannot tear open. Apply creams containing dexpanthenol (cotton swabs!).
- Careful skin care is also important for you between the flare-ups, as it can prevent many flare-ups.
- If your herpes happens on the lip, then get transparent lip plasters and stick them on the cold sore. the band Aid do not contain any active ingredient against the viruses, but absorb the fluid from the vesicles and the vesicles heal without crusting. You can also put make-up on the lip plasters.
- Make sure you use UV protection for your facial skin in the summer months or when you go on vacation. This is especially true for cold sores. Get lip balm sticks with a high sun protection factor (at least 20).
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