Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infectious viral disease. The disease manifests itself with small rashes on the walls of the vagina and urethra, labia, and the anus. The frequency of herpes virus infection is the same for men and women. To fully confirm the pathology, a special blood test is taken for markers of herpes infection.
The incubation period is from 8 to 10 days inclusive. From the moment of infection until the active manifestation of the disease, the carrier is non-infectious. What herpes looks like on the labia, the photo and its treatment are below.
Signs and symptoms
From ten to fourteen days the disease is asymptomatic, this period is called the incubation period, only on the tenth or even fourteenth day the first symptoms of genital herpes appear.
Symptoms of genital herpes in women:
- After entering the body of a viral infection, a woman has a fever.
- Appears redness of the skin on the mucous membrane.
- On the mucous membrane, the appearance of bubbles filled with liquid, this virus is localized in them.
- Painfrom touch in the area of ulcers and vesicles.
- After the bubbles burst, ulcers form. They crust over, and thus the wound heals.
- Burning and itching in the area of infection: this means that the blisters fill with fluid and stretch the skin.
- With a strong decrease in immunity, a rash appears in the pubic and groin area.
- The body fights a viral infection, it throws out a lot of lymphocytes, so the lymph nodes increase in the groin area.
This type of virus under a microscope can be seen in the photo below. Herpes on the labia gives serious complications to the pelvic organs and the nervous system, treatment cannot be postponed.
Reasons
The causes of genital herpes include the entry of a viral infection of HSV-1 and HSV-2 into the body. The route of transmission of the virus is sexual or household.
- Transmission of the herpes virus in everyday life. With bodily contact, the use of common bath accessories or personal hygiene products, the virus enters the bloodstream through microtrauma or settles on the integument of the vaginal mucosa.
- Transmission of the herpes virus through sexual contact. Unprotected sex and multiple sexual partners cause infections, including herpetic infections. The incubation period of the disease is 8-10 days.
- Other ways to provoke the virus. In addition to direct transplacental methods of transmission, there are additional - subjective ways of infection. These include:
- reducedimmunity;
- extreme pollution of a residential facility;
- pregnancy;
- IUD contraception;
- multiple abortions;
- chemotherapy treatment.
The local obstetrician-gynecologist will help determine the exact cause of the herpes virus and its type, who will interview and examine the patient, prescribe additional laboratory tests to finally confirm the diagnosis.
Pharmacology
Treatment of herpes on the labia in women begins with a routine diagnosis. The first thing the doctor determines is the type of malicious agent. Today, there are 8 most common types of infection, each of which is sensitive to a specific antibiotic complex.
External manifestations of the disease are necessarily treatable with topical solutions or ointments for external use, such as:
- Acyclovir (Acivir, Zovirax, Acyclovir-BSM, Virolex, Lizavir, Cyclovax);
- Famciclovir (V altrex);
- Penciclovir.
They contain in their composition substances that kill viruses and prevent their further settlement on the mucous membranes. To eliminate the root cause of skin rashes, the obstetrician-gynecologist prescribes antibiotics or bacteriophages (potions to affect a specific type of virus) and immunomodulators:
- "Amixin";
- Polyoxidonium;
- Likopid;
- Interferon.
In a complex intake, these substancesable not only to cope with a viral attack, but also to develop strong immunity to external influences.
The herpes virus has no definitive cure. Its cells are embedded in a he althy bio-environment and fall asleep after active harassment with drugs. Therefore, at the stage of pregnancy planning, it is worth indicating the fact of a herpes infection in order to avoid exacerbation in the second trimester.
Propolis
Propolis is a good antiseptic, ointments, tinctures and creams for herpes are made from it. To prepare an ointment, take 35 g of propolis and 100 g of petroleum jelly. Bring Vaseline to a boil, add propolis to it and cook for 10 minutes, then strain and cool.
For the cream you will need 3 g of propolis, 10 g of wax and 100 g of fresh vegetable oil. Grind propolis, pour in vegetable oil, put this mixture on a steam bath, stir and add wax and let it dissolve, mix again and then remove. Let cool and the cream is ready.
Smear herpes with ointment or cream three times a day, already on the fourth or fifth day the herpes will begin to dry out and soon disappear.
Honey
Honey is a strong folk remedy for the treatment of herpes, it is so strong that no medicine needs to be made from it, just take a drop of honey and lubricate the affected part of the body with it. Do this three times a day for five days. It is recommended to take honey of a dark color, and it is desirable that it be in combs or at least fresh, notcrystallized.
Ginger
There are several ways to treat herpes with ginger, but in this article we will look at the most popular, namely: ginger with propolis tincture. The essence of this method is to mix propolis tincture with boiled water in a ratio of one to one and mix the resulting mixture with ginger juice. The resulting liquid should be lubricated on the affected areas twice a day for a week.
Mixture of ginger root juice, brilliant green and iodine. Mix liquids in equal amounts and apply as a compress. Do this compress several times a day for 7-14 days, but you need to be careful: if the condition does not improve within 3-4 days, you must stop using this method, as overdrying of the skin or mucous membrane may occur.
Lemon
You can also cure this disease with a lemon. Perhaps there is nothing simpler than this method: just cut a lemon into slices or squeeze the juice out of it, and apply the resulting product to herpes.
Carnation
One of the proven methods in the fight against herpes is cloves. The recipe for such a medicine is extremely simple - you need to take a few "carnations" and dissolve in your mouth for several minutes, then you should carefully chew the plant and swallow it.
Clove can help get rid of herpes in the shortest possible time and mute the virus. In addition, its action helps to forget about the symptoms of the disease for a long time and prevent possiblerelapses.
Soda
Also, ordinary baking soda, stored in the kitchen of every housewife, can also have medicinal effects in the treatment of herpes. A thick slurry made from baking soda and a little water has a soothing anti-inflammatory effect. The resulting "ointment" must be carefully applied with a cotton swab to herpes, repeating the procedure after each drying. Nevertheless, it should be borne in mind that the effect of such a procedure is not long-term - soda is not able to prevent the reappearance of herpes rashes.
S alt
Herpes, like other skin lesions, quickly passes with the beneficial effects of table s alt. This is due to the fact that it is able to dry the skin, and is also an aggressive factor for the development of weakly active bacteria. For treatment, it is necessary to apply s alt to the site of herpes about four times. Also use a compress based on saline. This solution is prepared by diluting three tablespoons of s alt into a glass of water. Gauze is placed in the resulting solution, and then it is applied to the affected area.
Zinc Ointment
Herpes is a viral infection. Zinc ointment will not defeat the virus, it has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin in the event of herpes. Zinc Ointment causes the following positive effects:
- anti-inflammatory effect;
- prevention of suppuration;
- drying effect;
- regenerating property.
Apple cider vinegar
Vinegar is usedfor the treatment of herpes. Local local application as lotions acts on the rash, alleviating the consequences. With open sores of herpes, vinegar is not recommended for treatment. Apply by applying a small number of drops to a cotton swab, after which it is applied to the affected area. It is better to apply vinegar before breaking through the wound. As a rule, itching and pain precede the rash. Therefore, if there are signs of herpes, then use vinegar as a preventive measure, which will save you from visual discomfort during a rash.
Laundry soap
Laundry soap has proven itself well for the prevention of herpes. To prevent lesions, wash regularly with laundry soap. If there are already signs of herpes, then you should resort to treatment with the above vinegar.
Herpes on the labia during pregnancy
Genital herpes during pregnancy is dangerous because the disease can infect the baby. This occurs when the pathogen passes through the mother's genital tract through the placenta.
According to the development clinic during pregnancy, genital herpes on the labia is divided into the following types:
- Primary infection. It is dangerous for the fetus, as the mother begins to produce antibodies that fight the herpes virus, which leads to difficulties in the development of the baby. Dangerous infection during the first and third trimester. During the first trimester, it can lead to miscarriage, and in the third, damage to the nervous system of the fetus is possible. ByAccording to statistics, if a mother becomes infected with genital herpes during pregnancy, then the probability that the child will be born with a deviation is about 80 percent.
- Recurrence of already existing herpes. If a mother has a relapse during pregnancy, then with a probability of one percent in a hundred, the child may be born with abnormalities. This is due to the fact that the mother's body already knows how to fight this virus. At the same time, the risk of infection of the child is very small compared to the primary infection.
Prevention
Preventive measures against herpes on the labia minora are not difficult to implement, the main thing is the desire.
- If a family member is infected, close contact should be avoided as long as therapy continues. That is, almost no hugs and kisses.
- It is forbidden to use items that belong to the patient.
- There should be no promiscuity. In the latter case, you need to worry about the means of protection. Be sure to use after sexual intercourse, for example, "Miramistin", which is considered a disinfectant.
- The toilet seat needs to be processed. On a plastic surface, the virus remains viable for approximately 4 hours.
- Causes disease overheating and hypothermia. The stronger the immune system, the less chance the disease has to progress. To strengthen the immune system, the treatment of chronic inflammatory processes must be carried out in a timely manner. Help strengthen the immune systemtonics. Excellent results can be achieved with Immunal, Eleutherococcus and Echinacea tinctures.
- The main rule of prevention is the right way of life. It is necessary to eat in moderation, prevent a lack of vitamins and microelements, use physiological stress, observe a normal regimen, as a result of which the body is able to relax and renew.
The photo below shows what the herpes virus looks like under a microscope.
Unfortunately, there are no such methods that would completely protect against microbes. The risk of infection should be kept in mind at all times, especially before sexual contact. Ideally, promiscuous sexual intercourse should not be, especially unprotected. If a partner has this disease, then it is better not to practice oral sex. Do not neglect the use of condoms. Of course, this is not 100% protection, but the possibility of infection will decrease.
