Author: Leo Barco
Herpes Simplex (HS) is a viral infection characterized by a small collection of minute blisters, which easily burst and leave an eroded area that will transform into a scab. It is also known as Cold Sores and it is a self-healing process that takes around 7 to 10 days to disappear. Lips are most frequently affected but cheeks, eyelids, fingers, genitalia and virtually any part of the skin can be involved. HS is rather painful and relapses are common. Treatment is seldom necessary but astringent soaks and antiviral drugs such as aciclovir can be used.
Links:
www.dermnetnz.org/viral/herpes-simplex.html
www.bad.org.uk/site/824/default.aspx
www.aedv.es/enfermedades/herpes_simple.htm
Author: Leo Barco
Herpes Simplex (HS) is a viral infection characterized by a small collection of minute blisters, which easily burst and leave an eroded area that will transform into a scab. It is also known as Cold Sores and it is a self-healing process that takes around 7 to 10 days to disappear. Lips are most frequently affected but cheeks, eyelids, fingers, genitalia and virtually any part of the skin can be involved. HS is rather painful and relapses are common. Treatment is seldom necessary but astringent soaks and antiviral drugs such as aciclovir can be used.
Links:
www.dermnetnz.org/viral/herpes-simplex.html
www.bad.org.uk/site/824/default.aspx
www.aedv.es/enfermedades/herpes_simple.htm
Author: Leo Barco
Herpes Simplex (HS) is a viral infection characterized by a small collection of minute blisters, which easily burst and leave an eroded area that will transform into a scab. It is also known as Cold Sores and it is a self-healing process that takes around 7 to 10 days to disappear. Lips are most frequently affected but cheeks, eyelids, fingers, genitalia and virtually any part of the skin can be involved. HS is rather painful and relapses are common. Treatment is seldom necessary but astringent soaks and antiviral drugs such as aciclovir can be used.
Links:
www.dermnetnz.org/viral/herpes-simplex.html
www.bad.org.uk/site/824/default.aspx
www.aedv.es/enfermedades/herpes_simple.htm
Author: Leo Barco
Herpes Simplex (HS) is a viral infection characterized by a small collection of minute blisters, which easily burst and leave an eroded area that will transform into a scab. It is also known as Cold Sores and it is a self-healing process that takes around 7 to 10 days to disappear. Lips are most frequently affected but cheeks, eyelids, fingers, genitalia and virtually any part of the skin can be involved. HS is rather painful and relapses are common. Treatment is seldom necessary but astringent soaks and antiviral drugs such as aciclovir can be used.
Links:
www.dermnetnz.org/viral/herpes-simplex.html
www.bad.org.uk/site/824/default.aspx
www.aedv.es/enfermedades/herpes_simple.htm
Author: Leo Barco
Herpes Simplex (HS) is a viral infection characterized by a small collection of minute blisters, which easily burst and leave an eroded area that will transform into a scab. It is also known as Cold Sores and it is a self-healing process that takes around 7 to 10 days to disappear. Lips are most frequently affected but cheeks, eyelids, fingers, genitalia and virtually any part of the skin can be involved. HS is rather painful and relapses are common. Treatment is seldom necessary but astringent soaks and antiviral drugs such as aciclovir can be used.
Links:
www.dermnetnz.org/viral/herpes-simplex.html
www.bad.org.uk/site/824/default.aspx
www.aedv.es/enfermedades/herpes_simple.htm
