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Genital herpes
I'm suffering from genital herpes infection from last 2 years. As I was facing recurrent herpes outbreak I started taking Acyclovir 400 mg twice a day from December 2022 and stopped in mid of May 2023. Next week after stopping taking antiviral, herpes outbreak again appeared. How long I should take antiviral? Kindly help.
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It depends on the number of episodes.. for accurate diagnosis and information do direct online consultation with photos
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Dr. Abigail
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please restart it. If you are having active lesions, take three times for 7 days or till clearance if you are immunosuppressed. Then continue twice daily for minimum of a year. Please do check for HIV and blood sugar levels too
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Dr. Sumit Parsewar
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Pune
For recurrent herpes genitalis need long term tretament. Either episodic treatment or continuos suppresive therapy which you had taken for almost 6 months.
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If complience is the issue then you can opt for other antivirals with lesser frequency and great effects. For more information you need to consult a dermatoligist who can guide you more options which can be customised according to your lifestyle.
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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