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Genital herpes

2023-05-29 01:28:19
I'm suffering from genital herpes infection from last 2 years. As I was facing recurrent herpes outbreak I started taking Acyclovir 400 mg twice a day from December 2022 and stopped in mid of May 2023. Next week after stopping taking antiviral, herpes outbreak again appeared. How long I should take antiviral? Kindly help.
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It depends on the number of episodes.. for accurate diagnosis and information do direct online consultation with photos

Answered2023-05-29 15:06:59

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail

Answered2023-05-29 08:56:07

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Please restart it. If you are having active lesions, take three times for 7 days or till clearance if you are immunosuppressed. Then continue twice daily for minimum of a year. Please do check for HIV and blood sugar levels too

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For recurrent herpes genitalis need long term tretament. Either episodic treatment or continuos suppresive therapy which you had taken for almost 6 months.
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If complience is the issue then you can opt for other antivirals with lesser frequency and great effects. For more information you  need to consult a dermatoligist who can guide you more options which can be customised according to your lifestyle.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.

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