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Managing recurrent genital herpes with acyclovir
TR Bedi
Consultant Dermatologist & Venereologist Clinical Research Centre, 250 Sector 19, Faridabad - 121002, India
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T R Bedi
Consultant Dermatologist & Venereologist Clinical Research Centre, 250 Sector 19, Faridabad - 121002
India
Correspondence Address:
T R Bedi
Consultant Dermatologist & Venereologist Clinical Research Centre, 250 Sector 19, Faridabad - 121002
India
| How to cite this article: Bedi T R. Managing recurrent genital herpes with acyclovir. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1995;61:84-88 |
Copyright: (C)1995 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
Seventy five patients of recurrent genital herpes (RGH) treated with oral or topical acyclovir and placebo were compared and followed for periods ranging 4 to 8 years in a prospective study. Oral acyclovir definitely helps RGH patients; it shortens healing time; postpones recurrences and instills confidence in the patients. There is sufficient evidence that RGH dies a natural death with time as seen after 8 years follow up in placebo group patients. Topical use of acyclovir cream is not as useful as believed.
Keywords: Genital herpes, HSV infections, Acyclovir
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