Recently, searches related to herpes have suddenly exploded, and this disease, which has always been seen as a high incidence among the elderly, has caused a lot of panic among young people.

So what is herpes? Query Baidu Encyclopedia, visible entries:

Herpes is a disease caused by a virus of the Herpesviridae family. Eight viruses in the herpesviridae family (herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus, human cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus and human herpesvirus types 6, 7, and 8) are known to cause human disease These viruses are collectively referred to as human herpesviruses (HHV). HHV is a group of medium-sized enveloped DNA viruses that can cause a variety of human diseases, and can remain latent in the body for a long time, and re-infection occurs under certain conditions. Common clinical diseases include chickenpox, herpes zoster, herpes simplex, and genital herpes. It can affect multiple organs of the human body and can occur at any age.

After reading the above introduction, the most concerning thing is the word "re-infection", which means that once you get herpes, you may need to fight for a long time. Herpes zoster, commonly known as zoster, is mainly caused by the varicella zoster virus. When the immune system is low, you will occasionally see blisters or chickenpox, with symptoms such as exudation, itching, and pain. Once you find out that you have herpes, you must remember to see a doctor early for early diagnosis and early treatment. Herpes usually requires more than two weeks of treatment, along with topical antiviral drugs. Delaying treatment and puncturing the blister can lead to further infection and persistent pain.

The incidence of herpes is increasing year by year, which is inseparable from the aggravation of aging in various countries and the continuous increase in the pressure of life and work of young people. Remember to take your parents to get the herpes vaccine as soon as possible. The herpes virus is mainly transmitted through the respiratory tract or contact, and it is also infected through indirect contact. It may not be a problem for us after accidental contact, but parents Our bodies are not as strong as ours and may react violently.

For young people, pay attention to enhance immunity, exercise more, improve sleep quality, and avoid anxiety caused by too tense emotions.

Regarding plant extracts for herpes prevention and treatment, the following are recommended:

1. Products with certain antiviral activity, such as Ginkgo Extract, Green Tea Extract, Turmeric Extract

2. Melatonin, Valerian Extract with sleep-promoting effect