Herpes In Men
Herpes in men
Genital herpes in men – one of the clinical manifestations of hyperactive viral infection. At present, genital herpes is well studied, that allows developing special measures for prevention and treatment of this disease. However, we have to remember that the herpes infection has a persistent character, so it is important to take timely preventive measures against herpes.
In many medical centers, you can pass a comprehensive examination for genital infections, including, for genital herpes, as well as the treatment of genital herpes in men by using the most advanced techniques.
Genital herpes occurs in cases when they are having sexual life, as well as men who had many partners over a lifetime. The spread of the virus on a large scale began in North America and Western Europe in the 70s of the 20th century, aided by the sexual revolution and the increasingly frequent practice of oral sex. Typical manifestations of this disease are the appearance of multiple focal vesicular eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital organs. A few days later, these vials become opened and in their place are formed weeping erosions or ulcers in rare cases, later covering the drying crust. In men, foci
rash is localized on the top area of the penis. You should always bee on the lookout for genital herpes symptoms. Fever blisters can cause
eruptions during genital herpes
Eruptions are multiple blisters, red. In place of the rash feels sick and painful itching, it can raise the temperature to 38 ° C, to appear larger and painful inflammation of the lymph nodes in the groin. You should not pigeonhole treatment of genital herpes as it can spread to the organs of the urogenital system and other adjacent organs, which does not preclude the emergence of diseases such as prostatitis and urethritis. In 25-30% of men infected with the disease, there is the development of relapsing forms of genital herpes, which manifests itself in the same place, and the disease is more severe.
The main methods of treatment of genital herpes
There are various methods of treatment of genital herpes in men. The main methods of treatment of genital herpes are antiviral medicines and stimulating the immune system, such as famciclovir, foscarnet, acyclovir, Val acyclovir. These tools let ant herpetic in various forms – in the form of ointments, creams, tablets, and various solutions for internal administration and suspensions. And you should pay attention to – the sooner the patient begins to take these drugs, the greater the effect of the application. In total, the efficacy of drugs ant herpetic is about 60-70%. The most common drug for the treatment of all types of herpes in men, including genital – acyclovir. In the case of genital herpes in men, acyclovir should be applied 5 times a day (5 times a day 800 mg course of treatment from 7 to 10 days). Another most effective means to a greater extent the virus warning is Famciclovir, but its use is accompanied side effects, such as various allergic reactions, diarrhea, and headache.
Also on the field against herpes, doctors recommend the use of drugs interferon inducers – Amixin, Arbidol, Poludan etc. If signs of disease at the outer parts of the genital organs of local treatment are recommended to perform Poludan by subcutaneous injection of the drug – dosage and instructions for the cultivation of drug you can read on the packaging of the drug. To soothe itching, use colloidal soap, it is also possible to use the composition for a bath based on oatmeal. The use of hot baths helps to reduce the activity of the virus, and promotes healing. To reduce inflammation and ease itching attach for 5-10 minutes to ice the genital area. Likewise, it is recommended the wearing of free underwear from natural materials that would reduce the irritation of affected areas. Take aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen or sodium.
This is worth remembering that a health hazard, and in some cases and for the lives of persons who are under 19 years old, may be taking aspirin or other medications that contain salicylic acid salts. Do not self, it can lead to unfortunate consequences, seek qualified medical help, and be aware that genital herpes in men is absolutely impossible to cure, but may be transferred from acute or chronic form of the latent. If you lightly to prevent and treat genital herpes, you can expect to neuroses, disorders of the sexual sphere, herpetic eye disease – conjunctivitis, prostate cancer and other diseases that complicate treatment later with genital herpes.