Herpes simplex infection of the skin

Extract

• In addition to oral and genital mucosa, a Herpes simplex infection may also occur on the skin.
• The diagnosis is usually based on the clinical picture and recurrence of symptoms in the same place.
• A periocular herpes infection requires emergency consultation of an ophthalmologist.
• Antiviral medication can be used to alleviate the symptoms and shorten the duration of the disease but it will not eradicate the virus.
• Prophylactic medication can be used for frequently recurring herpes infections.

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B00*, Dermatology, Genital herpes, HSV, HSV-1, HSV-2, Herpes, Herpes simplex, Labial herpes, Ocular herpes, Skin, Skin infection