How to manage recurrent orofacial herpes simplex virus-1 lesions

摘要

Recurrent herpes labialis (RHL), or cold sores, represents the most frequent presentation of orofacial human herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) infection. A common infection, RHL can cause significant inconvenience, pain, embarrassment, psychological distress and potential disfigurement." Frequent episodes can significantly reduce sufferers' quality of life. Although most individuals with a history of RHL experience no more than two episodes per year, up to 10 per cent experience at least six.