Comparative analysis of salivary zinc level in recurrent herpes labialis

Comparative analysis of salivary zinc level in recurrent herpes labialis

BACKGROUND Recurrent Herpes Labialis (RHL) is one of most common infective vesiculoulcerative lesions. According to some studies administration of topical and/or systemic zinc compositions has been effective in treatment and prevention. This article aims to comparison of zinc level in healthy subjects and RHL patients in acute and convalescent phases. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospe...

comparative analysis of salivary zinc level in recurrent herpes labialis

background: recurrent herpes labialis (rhl) is one of most common infective vesiculoulcerative lesions. according to some studies administration of topical and/or systemic zinc compositions has been effective in treatment and prevention. this article aims to comparison of zinc level in healthy subjects and rhl patients in acute and convalescent phases. materials and methods: this was a retrospe...

Recurrent herpes simplex labialis: selected therapeutic options.

Recurrent infection with herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1), called herpes simplex labialis (HSL), is a global problem for patients with normal immune systems. An effective management program is needed for those with frequent HSL recurrences, particularly if associated morbidity and life-threatening factors are present and the patient's immune status is altered. Over the past 20 years, a variety of ...

Short-course therapy for recurrent genital herpes and herpes labialis.

Epidemiologic aspects of recurrent herpes labialis among Jordanian University students.

OBJECTIVE To study the epidemiologic aspects of recurrent herpes labialis (RHL) in a young adult population and to evaluate treatments used by affected patients. METHODS A cross-sectional survey conducted on a random sample of 1000 students of The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan between May and September 2008. Subjects with RHL were identified and asked to describe their disease and its m...