5 best remedies for herpes

If you do not go into medical details about the effect of herpes on the entire body, then we can say briefly: it is very unpleasant. One of the troubles that this virus is capable of is a rash on the red lip of the lips. Painful, low-aesthetic and leaving behind scars, if the treatment is treated with negligence.

What to do? Humble or fight? Of course, the latter, especially since pharmaceutical advances facilitate the war against this omnipresent virus. And the best remedies for herpes on the lips, we consider in detail in our article.

Acyclovir - the best cheap herpes ointment on the lips. The cost of a tube with an ointment of 5 g is about 25 rubles. Analogs: Zovirax (185 rubles), Gerperaks (65 rubles).

Benefits. The active ingredient, acyclovir, is a powerful antiviral agent that penetrates the cell affected by the herpes virus and breaks the sequence in the DNA chain, thus preventing further multiplication of the virus. Since the virus is unable to create its own "clones" without the participation of human DNA - the forecast is clear: the "enemy" is defeated, justice has triumphed.

In addition, in the home medicine cabinet Acyclovir ointment is useful not only in cases of lip blooms - shingles, chicken pox, genital herpes: all forms of the virus are treatable with this ointment.

Disadvantages. The most vulnerable category of patients - pregnant and lactating women - will not be able to take full advantage of Acyclovir, since the active substance freely enters the fetus through the placenta and traces of acyclovir are found in breast milk. This means that herpes, which appeared on the lips during pregnancy, requires a very cautious approach to treatment with this drug: only when weighing the risks to the fetus and the benefits to the mother. Nursing is a little easier: at the time of treatment with Acyclovir, you can switch to artificial feeding, and after a week at the end of the course, return to breastfeeding.

In addition, the peeling of areas on which the ointment was applied may become an unpleasant surprise. Therefore, the use of Acyclovir is recommended to alternate with antiseptic creams containing moisturizing and regenerating substances.

Findings. Despite serious contraindications for pregnant women and nursing, Acyclovir remains one of the best means to combat herpes. Rating: 10 points out of ten.

Reviews. "It is very effective in fighting herpes on the lips and the price is human, but care must be taken to remove the remains after drying the ointment - otherwise untidy yellowish spots appear on the lips, which is not very pleasant, especially at work or in a public place."

The cost of a tube weighing 5g. is about 185 rubles.

Benefits. Although Zovirax is an analogue of Acyclovir, this cream deserves special mention. The reason for this - propylene glycol, which is part of the drug. This substance greatly facilitates the fight against the virus, because thanks to propylene glycol, acyclovir, the active substance, penetrates more efficiently into the cells affected by the herpes virus.

In addition, unlike paraffin-based or vaseline-based ointments, Zovirax is better absorbed into the skin of the lips, leaving no greasy or moist marks on it.

disadvantages. The same, as at Acyclovir, with addition in the form of an allergy or intolerance of propylene glycol.

findings. The effectiveness of the drug for herpes - at altitude. And if you use it according to the instructions (or even better - as prescribed by the doctor), then you yourself will give Zovirax a score of 10 points.

Reviews. «I really liked Zovirax. Compared to other herpes ointments that I used to treat, this is the best.It does not melt and does not blur, leaving a characteristic film on the lips, which is very annoying. Due to the light consistency of a small tube, it lasts a long time, is very economical.».

The cost of a tube containing 2g. cream is about 240 rubles.

Benefits. In this cream, the active ingredient is penciclovir - an even more powerful antiviral substance than acyclovir.

Fenistil Penzivir cream, used from the very beginning of herpes manifestations, can reduce the time during which the virus adorns your lips by almost 50%. And the excipients contained in the phenystyle (vaseline oil, white paraffin, etc.) protect the skin from drying out and prevent scarring of wounds. Such a complex action allows us to recommend the cream as a treatment for frequently or regularly recurring episodes of herpes exacerbation (which, in fact, is a rash on the lips).

disadvantagesThe stronger the effect of the drug, the more contraindications it has: a well-known pharmaceutical axiom. In the case of Fenistil Pentsivir, there are no more prohibitions on its use - the same pregnancy and lactation, but they are significantly stricter: only in those cases where the benefits to the mother are immeasurably greater than the harm to the child. Breastfeeding requires mandatory consultation with a physician before starting treatment with this drug. Well, the ban on the treatment Fenistilom children under the age of 12 years.

findings. If, after examining the shortcomings of the drug, you decided that Fenistil Penzivir is something like a weapon of mass destruction, do not rush to conclusions. This is one of the best, effective and safe remedies for herpes, if used according to the instructions. And if you ignore the leaflet, then any medicine would be dangerous. Therefore, a clear 10 points out of ten.

Reviews. «She began to use this cream and began to notice that herpes relapses occur much less frequently than before. And pass sores faster. It may even be due to the fact that the cream softens the lips and prevents the herpes bubbles from cracking, so these areas heal faster.».

The cost of tuba with gel 30g. is about 800 rubles.

Benefits. Panavir will be the best remedy for herpes on the lips for people simultaneously suffering from herpes and aversion to synthetic drugs. This gel contains a natural substance - vegetable polysaccharide, which inhibits the activity of the virus, and, importantly, improves the vital signs of infected cells. This means that cells invaded by the herpes virus are less likely to die ingloriously and even acquire the ability to recover from a virus attack.

disadvantages. Like any antiviral agent, the active ingredient Panavir easily penetrates the cell membranes in the tissues of the human body (otherwise it simply will not be able to get to the virus). This property makes it possible for the polysaccharide to enter the breast milk and placenta. Then everything is obvious: lactating and pregnant Panavir can only be used as directed by a doctor.

The instructions for the drug indicated that people with kidney disease also should not be carried away by the treatment of herpes with Panavir.

findings. The natural origin of Panavir is a huge plus. But the price, in our opinion, is too high. Therefore, we assign him a score of 9 out of 10.

Reviews. «The doctor prescribed alternate Acyclovir and Panavir, so that the virus "did not get used." Indeed, 2 months after the almost constant use of these gels, herpes began to appear very rarely.». 

The cost of a 15 ml bottle ranges from 35 to 110 rubles, depending on the manufacturer.

Benefits. Volatile substances that are part of essential oils have a number of useful qualities. Antiviral - one of them. Tea tree oil, fir, pine, lemon, geranium, carnation - is an effective tool to speed recovery.But more importantly (especially for people suffering from frequent rashes of herpes on the lips) is the ability of essential oils to prevent relapse. The mechanism of action is simple: herpes, once settled in the body, have nowhere and never disappear. He is just waiting for the immune system to be distracted by a cold, the flu, gastritis, and anything else. And only then the herpes looks out from the shelter and is taken to decorate your face with a rash on the lips or shingles on the stomach.

Natural essential oils enhance the body's natural defenses and support the immune system in tone. Therefore, they are an indispensable tool for the prevention of herpes. Moreover, they can be used in any way convenient for you: to prepare an emulsion (1 part of essential oil into 3 parts of vegetable oil) and rub it into whiskey, “entrance” into the nostrils; make inhalations, apply in aroma lamp, add to bath water. You must admit that it is much more pleasant than applying a tasteless ointment on your lips and then enjoying its “hospital” taste for a long time.

disadvantages. Well, where without them. Firstly, if you have a tendency to allergic reactions, then you should carry out an allergy test before applying the oils. And if the manifestations of allergies in you are severe - shortness of breath, bronchospasm, etc., then the idea to heal with essential oils will have to be abandoned.

The disadvantage is number two: oils are rather effective as a prophylactic, but with already aggravated herpes they are powerless.

And the last thing: essential oils can both soften the skin and dry it to the state of parchment, which for the delicate skin of the lips can mean the acceleration of the onset of the next recurrence of herpes.

findings. With the right approach to the choice of oil and its use without fanaticism (and after carrying out allergy tests on the skin of the inside of the forearm), essential oils will become one of the best natural remedies to prevent the recurrence of herpes. But, given that in the treatment of this condition they only help conditionally - they facilitate the course of the disease as part of complex therapy, lowering the grade to 9 points.

Reviews. «From early autumn to spring I constantly carry a bottle with a mixture of oils in my purse (I made it myself from clove, tea and eucalyptus), literally every 2-3 hours I smear my nasal passages. I noticed that after I started practicing such a method, I can get a cold for a season only 1-2 times, compared to 7-8 times earlier. And herpes began to appear quite rarely».

The effectiveness of local remedies (ointments, gels) for the treatment of herpes is a relative concept. They help to cope with the external manifestations of the disease, but are unable to affect the activity of the virus in the body. Therefore, you must remember the following rules:

• Frequent recurrences of herpes or too large area of ​​the lesion on the lips is a reason to consult a doctor who will prescribe drugs for internal use that suppress virus activity at the system level;
• the general condition of the body is the main criterion by which the herpes virus “determines” whether it is time for it to wake up. Therefore, taking vitamins (in particular, vitamin C), correction of nutrition and lifestyle, avoiding bad habits can help you to forget about the existence of herpes altogether;
• with abundant rashes on the lips during the recurrence of herpes, it makes sense to think about purchasing and using antibacterial ointments and creams, as there is a high risk of secondary infection when bacteria penetrate the wounds on the lips. For the proper selection of such funds consult your doctor.