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Suggest Treatment For Blisters On Hands When Diagnosed With HSV1 Infection
Question: Hello Dr. Rynne, I've recently been diagnosed with having hsv1 after having blood work done. I'm windsurfing if these blisters on my hands amd body are a symptom of the disease and if so, what can be done to prevent more occurring? currently prescribed triamcinolone 0.1% by my dermatologist. This cream has little affect during an outbreak
Brief Answer:
Need to initiate anti-viral medications at the earliest
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. From the attached images, these blisters do look like they could be due to HSV, and so the most important treatment approach at this juncture would be:
+Oral anti-viral medications: Acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir, etc.
+Local aesthetic (e.g. xylocaine, dilocaine, etc.)
+Drink plenty of fluids
+Keep your sores covered with clothes
+Oral anti-inflammatory medications: Acetaminophen, tylenol, etc.
Triamcinolone can be used and can help, but only mildly. I hope you find my response helpful, please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Need to initiate anti-viral medications at the earliest
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. From the attached images, these blisters do look like they could be due to HSV, and so the most important treatment approach at this juncture would be:
+Oral anti-viral medications: Acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir, etc.
+Local aesthetic (e.g. xylocaine, dilocaine, etc.)
+Drink plenty of fluids
+Keep your sores covered with clothes
+Oral anti-inflammatory medications: Acetaminophen, tylenol, etc.
Triamcinolone can be used and can help, but only mildly. I hope you find my response helpful, please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you for such a detailed response. is this normally what you would prescribe after someone has been diagnosed with hsv or only during a breakout?
Brief Answer:
My pleasure entirely
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again.
The anti-viral medications should be prescribed after a diagnosis, but the other components of the treatment regimen are usually prescribed only during a breakout.
Best wishes sir.
My pleasure entirely
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again.
The anti-viral medications should be prescribed after a diagnosis, but the other components of the treatment regimen are usually prescribed only during a breakout.
Best wishes sir.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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