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Herpes suppressive cure
Plz guide about herpes (hsv1 & hsv2) suppressive therapy. this treatment is effective only when we are under medication or it actually reduces the frequency of outbreaks even if we discontinue the medicines.
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Dr. Manoj Agarwala
Dermatologist
16 yrs exp
Raipur
Greetings. Herpes infection when troublesome to the patient, suppressive therapy can be considered. It is usually offered to patients who suffer with more than or equal to 6 episodes in a year. It can be started with lesser episodes also if the quality of life of the patient is disturbed. Suppressive therapy promises break free intervals and longer remission with reduced dosage. It should be given for a minimum of 6 months duration. In certain cases, the effect works even after discontinuation but as said a period of 6 months has to be there.
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Your dermatologist will decide a treatment plan for you after a consultation.
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Avoid Self Medications.
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