Herpes simplex
Last Updated: 2022-03-11
ICD11: 1F00.Z
Last Updated: 2022-03-11
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: 1F00.Z
Cold sore, cold sore, glacier sore, herpes simplex recidivans, herpes simplex recidivans in loco.
Frequent reactivation with reduced defence with herpes simplex virus (HSV). Recurrences at the same site are referred to as herpes simplex recidivans in loco.
Before the appearance of the first skin changes, feeling of tension. Vesicles on an erythematous base, possibly . Lymphadenopathy, in the course bursting and crusting, with subsequent healing (approx. after 7-14 days), usually occurring periorally, but also possible at other localisations.
Topical therapy
Topical antivirals
Systemic therapy: only for severe courses
Herpes recurrence: > 4 recurrences per year à prophylaxis
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