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1: Cutis. 2004 Jul;74(1):31-4.Links

Therapeutic options for herpes labialis, I: Oral agents.

Elish D, Singh F, Weinberg JM.

Department of Dermatology, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center and Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York 10025, USA.

Given the prevalence of herpes labialis, effective therapy has the potential to affect the lives of many and presents a challenge for clinicians. Over the last several years, most of the focus of herpes research has been on the treatment of genital herpes. Recently, however, several studies have been published examining the efficacy of therapies specifically for herpes labialis. Several therapeutic agents, both prescription and over-the-counter, are available for controlling and managing the disease. In this series of articles, we review oral and topical therapeutic agents that are available in the treatment of herpes labialis and its associated symptoms. This article will review oral treatment options.

PMID: 15293697 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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