(Story) Herpes labialis treated successfully with acyclovir cream, but will it recur frequently?
The week before last... I was hospitalized due to severe enteritis caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae in my second child and took care of them.
I was careful to finish my work before the vacation.
Maybe I was just physically exhausted...
Or it's hot, and the air conditioner breeze boosts the body's immunity.
Is it weakened...
Starting the day before my vacation, the border of my lips has been itchy and uncomfortable.
Since it's Saturday, I can't even go to the dermatologist.
The day before yesterday, I peeled apple mangoes for the kids and enjoyed mango galbi.
I wonder if an allergy might have occurred there.
First, I left for a vacation on Sunday.
But even on vacation, my lips are so itchy and uncomfortable.
It feels like there's something bumpy around the border of my lips...
My younger sibling told me to quickly go to the pharmacy because it looks like herpes.
I've heard of herpes, but I've never experienced it myself.
First, I went to the pharmacy and described my symptoms.
They said it looks like a cold sore, so they gave me GC Asclovir cream.
He advised to apply every 4 hours throughout the day, not to overdo it, and to rest well.
White is a semi-transparent cream color.
It is applied to cold sores and blisters.
I looked it up on the internet...
Once herpes labialis, or cold sores, occur,
It seems easy to relapse. The contagiousness is also high,ㅠㅠ.
So, from when I arrived at the accommodation, I used a separate towel.
No kissing the children, just applying ointment and scrubbing with soap.
I tried my best to prevent it from spreading to my family.
Thanks to that, my whole family hasn't been infected and is doing perfectly fine.
After about a day or two, something like a slight scaly layer has formed on my lips.
There was still itching and discomfort.
I really applied ointment for the entire vacation.
I don't like water play in water parks either.
Only caring for the second child and not going into the water much.
I was careful to keep water from touching my face even when I went into the water.
And around the time I returned home on the fourth day
It appears as if a bit of keratinization is occurring around the lip border.
The itching has been greatly relieved.
Still, just in case, I will be as cautious as possible to prevent infection.
They applied acyclovir cream.
And it has been 6 days since the itching started.
It started to peel off like white dead skin, just like a layer of dead skin coming off.
Still, apply acyclovir for one more day.
The next afternoon, my lips returned to their original state.
What is lip herpes?
Why did this suddenly happen!!
I looked it up.
Herpes is a type of virus that, when activated, causes infections on the skin and mucous membranes, leading to the formation of blisters.
It is said to be more likely to occur when immunity collapses.
This mainly occurs around the mouth and is contagious, so caution is necessary.
The initial symptoms that cause the transmission of lip herpes begin with itching, followed by various other phenomena.
Burning sensation, tingling, blisters filled with clear fluid at the affected site.
If treatment is not received promptly, inflammation and pain worsen, and especially if a blister accidentally bursts, the scab becomes stuck.
It can cause secondary infections.
To prevent the transmission of lip herpes, the primary measure is to be cautious in daily life to avoid contact of the affected area with other people.
I also paid as much attention as possible, and fortunately, all the family members passed without any symptoms.
If you avoid direct or indirect physical contact as I mentioned earlier, you can prevent the transmission of oral herpes.
Using personal plates and towels, wearing masks, and eating separately are necessary measures to prevent transmission.
Unfortunately, there is currently no way to completely cure herpes. ㅠㅠ
However, to alleviate symptoms and prevent recurrence, medication and lifestyle modifications are necessary.
Taking antiviral medications or applying topical treatments can help symptoms improve quickly and reduce the frequency of recurrences.
In addition, it is important to boost immunity through sufficient rest, proper nutrition, and regular exercise.
Reduce stress as much as possible.
Probably around that time, I was left to take care of the child alone for 9 days due to my husband's overseas business trip, and then the child was hospitalized immediately afterward. Juggling hospital care, work at the caregiving company, and various other things, I think my immune system also weakened during that period.
Fortunately, I couldn't go to the hospital, so I treated it with acyclovir ointment.
Once you get herpes on your lips, it tends to happen more frequently afterward... That's what I'm worried about.. ㅠㅠ
It felt different from the blisters that sometimes appear on my lips.
Anyway, everyone, let's protect ourselves from all viruses by maintaining cleanliness, boosting immunity, and reducing stress. ㅠㅠ