Herpes in a child: treatment with folk remedies not only

A 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 at a kiss. It is believed that by the age of five, 80 percent of children have been infected. Not always the disease is manifested by open rashes, if the immunity is strong, the virus can be present in a latent form. But usually parents see if there is a child's herpes. Treatment should begin immediately.

Although, until now, medicine can not cope with this virus and cure herpes completely, it is the parents' duty to prevent the re-infection and spread of herpes all over the body. Without proper treatment, the disease causes the child suffering and can cause complications. If the rash has a large area of spread, there is a fever, headache, sleep disturbances and irritability.

Herpes virus in children, as in adults, is in the body in a dormant state, intensifying during hypothermia, stress, or decreased immunity. Most often, rashes appear on the mucous membranes of the mouth or the area of the nasolabial triangle. But if you do not follow the child and give him a comb to blister, the virus can spread all over the body. Rashes are on the hands, feet, scalp or genitals. Usually they are the most painful.

For some reason, parents believe that the most non-dangerous disease is herpes in the child. Treatment they spend independently, usually greasing a rash Green. But in fact - this 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 is available in various forms: ointment, gel or tablet. Interferon preparations or "Arbidol" are also used. In addition, it is necessary to teach the child to wash hands more often, observe the rules of personal hygiene and not scratch the infected places.

Many parents are interested in the question: "If there was herpes in a child, treatment with its folk remedies is possible?" Yes, in addition to antiviral therapy, it is necessary to strengthen immunity with extracts of Echinacea, Ginseng or Eleutherococcus. Give your child more fruits and vegetables, food should not be too hot, especially If the rash is located in the mouth area.

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

This virus is most dangerous for the youngest children. Usually toddlers who are breastfed are protected by antibodies from the mother's milk, but artificial animals often become infected. Herpes at the child of 1 year proceeds usually hardly. The heat rises, the baby refuses food, fits and does not sleep well. The pain and itchiness of these children are very bad.

Every parent should know how the child's herpes is manifested. Treatment is usually the same every time, and in the intervals between relapses, strengthen the immunity of the baby and temper it.