What are the treatments for male genital herpes?

Currently, genital herpes exists in many men. Generally speaking, after men suffer from genital herpes, they need to learn more about the treatment of the disease.

1. General treatment:

(1) Mainly keep the area clean and dry. It can be washed with isotonic saline every day. Those who suffer from pain can take oral painkillers and provide mental comfort.

(2) For patients with concurrent bacterial infection, antibiotic ointment can be applied externally.

(3) For those with obvious local pain, 5% lidocaine hydrochloride ointment can be applied externally or oral analgesics can be taken.

(4) Psychological support: explaining the nature of the disease, the causes of relapse, and how to treat and deal with it, so as to enhance confidence in fighting the disease.

2. Antiviral drug treatment:

Recommended treatment options include: acyclovir, oral, 5 times a day; or acyclovir, oral, 3 times a day; or valacyclovir, oral, 2 times a day; or famciclovir, oral, 3 times a day. If it is a new onset of genital herpes, the course of treatment is 7 to 10 days; for recurrent genital herpes, the course of treatment is 5 days. Those with frequent relapses may need to take a lower dose for a longer period of time.