Herpes on the chin: causes and treatment

Any rashes on the face are not only an aesthetic problem, but also a "bell", talking about possible failures and pathologies. Special attention needs a rash, which periodically appears in the same place. Herpes on the chin - a fairly rare form of localization of the disease. However, its appearance indicates the presence of a virus-pathogen in the body, requiring immediate therapy.

Why on the chin?

The herpetic virus can penetrate the human body through the mucous membranes and the injured skin of any localization. Integrity of the skin creates a powerful barrier, but it costs the virus to get into the area where there are damages or scratches, and it quietly settles in the tissue cells, multiplies and captures nearby structures.

Primary infection is characterized by a sure capture of the virus by the cells of the surface layer of the skin. Cells begin to die, releasing toxins that cause a feeling of discomfort in the place of the future rash. In the case of a meeting of the pathogen with the nerve cell process, the latter is also affected by the seizure scheme. However, for a herpetic particle to settle in a nerve cell, it needs to get to the spine, where neurons are located.

With full capture of neurons, the body's defense system is no longer able to get rid of the pathogen. Here it is reliably "hidden". During infection of the nerve cell, the body has time to develop immunoglobulins, which counteract the herpetic particles. Acting, antibodies relieve the patient of specific eruptions, in parallel destroying newly formed pathogens.

From this moment the herpes virus is in the body constantly. The weakening of the immune response or other unfavorable factors provokes the approach of the viral particles to the surface of the skin and the damage of innervated cells infected by the nerve cell. This explains the possibility that the next few times there will be herpes on the chin, cheeks, lips or other areas of damage.

Contributing factors

Adverse factors that affect the body in its own form can not cause the disease. Herpes on the chin, the cause of which lies in the infection of the herpetic virus, develops at the moment of the appearance of favorable conditions for reproduction and the appearance on the surface of the skin of the causative agent of the disease. These factors include:

• Hypothermia of the body ;
• Cold or acute respiratory viral diseases;
• Chronic fatigue;
• Frequent depressive conditions or stress;
• Transition of chronic diseases to acute phase;
• Alcohol abuse;
• Surgical interventions;
• HIV infection;
• Organ transplantation.

Clinical picture

Herpes on the chin, the photo of which is presented to the readers, practically does not have a specific symptomatology, in comparison with other localization of the lesion. Coarser skin than in the zone of the lips, explains the absence of the prodromal phase. Tingling and itching, preceded by rashes, are not noticeable.

Immediately appears a zone of redness and inflammation, and after a few hours - a large number of small watery blisters, which is accompanied by severe itching. Elements of the rash merge with each other, and their contents become milky. In parallel, regional lymph nodes increase.

After a few days, the bubbles are opened, releasing from the liquid, and ulcers are formed. Itching is replaced by soreness, which increases with palpation. On the surface of the jaundice, crusts are formed. Within two weeks, all visible signs of the disease disappear.

There are cases of an increase in body temperature, a sense of weakness, rapid fatigue, the appearance of dental and headaches. Such a symptomatology allows you to think about the defeat of the trigeminal nerve virus. The manifestations and the possibility of relapses depend on the state of the body's immune defense.

Diagnostics

Herpes on the chin, the treatment of which should begin as early as possible, requires differential diagnosis. Distinguish herpetic manifestations from conventional acne. The dermatologist prescribes an enzyme immunoassay that determines the presence of antibodies to the virus in the human blood.

The level of immunoglobulins allows to determine the type of pathogen and the presence of immunity to it, and their number - to assess the state of the antiviral immune response. Treat the results should only be a specialist. After specifying the diagnosis, the doctor will tell you how to quickly cure herpes on the chin or in other areas of the body.

Principles of therapy

Treatment of rashes on the chin requires a longer treatment, since most medications are effective at the prodromal phase, and in this case it is almost impossible to determine its presence. Headache and toothache, soreness in the affected area require the use of analgesics - "Analgin", "Ketalong", "Ketanov". Antipyretics are used in case of a rise in temperature above +38 ^о С.

As you know, you can not get to the pathogen itself to completely destroy it, but taking antiviral drugs can reduce the activity of herpetic virions. Vials filled with liquid are processed with drying disinfectants (oxoline or zinc ointment). Folk remedies for the disease and vitamin preparations are also used.

Antiviral drugs

To remove herpes on the chin allows the use of the following antiviral agents:

1. "Acyclovir" - the drug is available in tablet form and as an ointment for topical application. The earlier the therapy is started, the higher the probability of accelerating the healing process and delaying the period of relapse. "Acyclovir" is prescribed to patients from the age of two. Pregnant women and women during lactation are contraindicated. Simultaneous use of both tablets and ointments is allowed.
2. Ointment "Zovirax" is a derivative of acyclovir. Used for local therapy.
3. "Famvir" is used against herpes viruses, resistant to the action of acyclovir. The treatment scheme is selected individually by a dermatologist.
4. "Valtrex" is a drug based on acyclovir, used against herpes simplex. It is desirable that the beginning of therapy was necessary for the prodromal period of the disease. It is shown from the age of 12, and pregnant women can use it under the supervision of a doctor.
5. "Tromantadine" contains the substance amantadine. Its effectiveness is based on the inhibition of activity of the pathogen.

Medicinal complexes

Since it is impossible to cure herpes on the chin, and you can only remove its manifestations, you should give time to strengthen the immune system. This will reduce the number of exacerbations of the disease. A great choice are multivitamin complexes, which can be purchased at the pharmacy. They also contain trace elements, in particular zinc, which reduces the likelihood of relapses.

Herpes on the chin, as well as on other affected areas, requires the use of B vitamins and ascorbic acid. The intake of these substances during the three days of the prodromal period allows you to minimize the amount of the virus in the body. Vitamin E is applied to the rash area to stop soreness and sensation of itching, tingling.

The stimulating effect is provided by the use of Eleutherococcus, Ginseng, Mumie, Pantocrinum and Echinacea. The agents activate the production of leukocytes and take part in the repair of damaged cells. All of the above substances are available in the form of alcohol tinctures, tablets and extracts.

Advice of specialists

1. Do not overcool. Dressing for the weather.
2. Practicing hardening, starting procedures gradually, with room numbers.
3. Do not overheat in the sun.
4. Do not get carried away with alcoholic beverages, especially beer.
5. In the spring-autumn period, take vitamin complexes and the necessary amount of trace elements.
6. In a timely manner, treat foci of chronic infection in the body.
7. Use condoms for sexual intercourse, including oral-genital.
8. Avoid kisses and body contact with herpetic eruptions on the face or in the genital area. This applies to both partners.
9. Do not use utensils of general use.

Conclusion

Herpes on the chin - although a rare manifestation of the disease, but the same unpleasant. It should be remembered that once settled in the body, the virus does not lend itself to destruction. However, everyone is able, by using advice and instructions, not to allow his penetration into the body or to learn to coexist peacefully with him.