Herpes in a child: treatment with folk remedies not only

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

The herpes virus occurs in 90 percent of all people. And children are no exception. After all, this disease is very contagious, it is transmitted through objects of common use, toys or kissing. It is believed that by the age of five, 80 percent of children are infected. The disease is not always manifested by open rashes, if the immune system is strong, the virus may be present in a latent form. But usually parents see if herpes occurs in a child. Treatment should be started immediately.

Although medicine still cannot cope with this virus and cure herpes completely, it is the responsibility of parents to prevent re-infection and spread of herpes throughout the body. Without proper treatment, the disease causes suffering to the child and can cause complications. If the rashes have a large area of distribution, there is an increase in temperature, headachepain, sleep disturbances and irritability.

The herpes virus in children, as in adults, is in the body in a dormant state, activating during hypothermia, stress or a decrease in immunity. Most often, rashes appear on the mucous membranes of the mouth or the area of the nasolabial triangle. But if the child is not watched and allowed to scratch the bubbles, the virus can spread throughout the body. Rashes are on the arms, legs, scalp or genitals. They are usually the most painful.

For some reason, parents believe that the most harmless disease is herpes in a child. They carry out the treatment on their own, usually lubricating the rashes

green. But in fact, it is a viral disease that requires the use of antiviral drugs, and not only external, but also internal.

Most often, the drug "Acyclovir" is used to treat herpes. It comes in different forms: ointment, gel or tablets. Interferon preparations or Arbidol are also used. In addition, you need to teach your child to wash their hands more often, follow the rules of personal hygiene and not scratch infected places.

Many parents are interested in the question: "If a child has herpes, is it possible to treat him with folk remedies?" Yes, in addition to antiviral therapy, it is necessary to strengthen the immune system with extracts of echinacea, ginseng or eleutherococcus. Give your child more vegetables and fruits, food should not be too hot, especially

if the rashes are located in the mouth area.

Bubbles instead of pharmacy ointments can be lubricated with tea tree, sea buckthorn or fir oil. You can treat rashes with a solution of tincture of calendula or propolis, make lotions from a decoction of chamomile or Japanese Sophora.

This virus is most dangerous for the youngest children. Usually, breastfed babies are protected by antibodies from their mother's milk, but artificial ones often become infected. Herpes in a 1-year-old child is usually severe. The high temperature rises, the baby refuses food, is naughty and does not sleep well. Pain and itching are very poorly tolerated by such children.

Every parent should know how herpes manifests in a child. The treatment is usually the same every time, and in between relapses, strengthen the baby's immunity and temper it.