In France, 4 out of 10 people experience an episode of viral herpes at least once in their life and 15% suffer from recurrent cold sores.
Freeing patients’ voices
A national survey carried out by the Vectans Pharma laboratory made it possible to free patients' voices and encourage them to come out of the isolation in which they may be tempted to take refuge in the face of the recurrence of attacks of cold sores and its consequences. .
Clearly identify the causes
Patients and doctors identify fatigue and stress as the main factors that can lead to a new herpes outbreak. This is followed by exposure to the sun and infections (fever, colds, etc.). Last of all, patients and doctors mention menstrual periods and dental care.
Warning symptoms
Tingling is the warning symptom most cited by patients and doctors. Swelling, feelings of warmth and redness are mentioned to a lesser extent. Doctors cite pain more than patients.
How to deal with the crisis
Patients mainly use a cream to treat their herpes attack. They expect their treatment to shorten the healing time and reduce the duration of the attack. While more than half of general practitioners consider the systemic route more suitable.
 Didier Galibert
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25/11/2019 | 
