Treatment
Treatments to ease pain include:
- Over-the-counter pain medication
- Antiviral creams and ointments
- Cool cloths placed on blisters or sores
- Lukewarm baths
- Loose-fitting clothing
Treatments to speed healing include:
- Taking oral antiviral medications
- Keeping blisters or sores dry when not bathing
Treatments for bacterial infection of the blisters or sores include:
- Antibiotic medications
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