Types of Stomatitis: Herpetic Stomatitis
Author: mzPOTTER
Herpetic stomatitis is in the form of ulcers or blisters filled with fluid that appear on or around the lips and rarely on the gums or palate. They begin with a tingling, burning sensation, or before they sprout injuries. Once the liquid comes out, it forms a crust (scab) on the ulcer. The blisters last 7 to 10 days, are highly contagious and often present with symptoms like the common cold or flu.
Causes:
The main cause is the herpes simplex virus type 1. The initial infection usually occurs before the person is an adult and can be confused with a cold or flu episode. Once the person is infected, the virus stays in the body forever latent form.
The lesions were reactivated by factors such as stress, fever, trauma, hormonal changes (eg, menstruation), or exposure to the sun. When lesions reappear, they tend to occur in the same place. Unlike canker sores, herpetic lesions are contagious from the blister is broken until it heals completely. Apart from spreading to other people, the virus can spread to other parts of the body such as eyes or genitals. Be careful and wash your hands thoroughly and avoid rubbing the eyes.
Treatment:
- Antiviral drugs acyclovir family of oral or topical (local).
- You can apply ice on the injury to reduce pain.
- From 3 to 4 days after the appearance of blisters, apply an anti-inflammatory or corticosteroid (cortisone).
- In case of fever and discomfort, you can take ibuprofen or acetaminophen drugs.