What medicine should be applied for sweat herpes? Summary of hot topics and treatment plans on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, as summer temperatures rise, “sweat herpes” has become a popular search term on social media and health platforms. Many netizens asked for help on how to relieve itching, peeling and other symptoms. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the drug treatment options and nursing suggestions for sweat herpes to help patients deal with it scientifically.
1. Common symptoms and causes of sweat herpes

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Inducing factors include: hot and humid environment, stress, exposure to allergens, etc.
2. Analysis of popular treatment options across the network
According to the popularity of discussions on major platforms (Weibo, Xiaohongshu, Zhihu, etc.) in the past 10 days, the following drugs and therapies have received the most attention:
| Drugs/Therapies | function | Frequency of use (amount of discussion) |
|---|---|---|
| Corticosteroid creams (such as mometasone furoate) | Anti-inflammatory, anti-itching | High frequency (35%) |
| Urea ointment | Moisturizing and softening cuticles | Medium and high frequency (25%) |
| calamine lotion | Astringent blisters | Medium frequency (20%) |
| Oral antihistamines (such as loratadine) | Relieve allergy symptoms | Medium frequency (15%) |
| Traditional Chinese medicine soaking (such as purslane) | Assist anti-inflammatory | Low frequency (5%) |
3. Medication Guide Recommended by Experts
Based on the public recommendations of dermatologists in tertiary hospitals, targeted medication is required for different stages of sweat herpes:
| symptom stage | Recommended medicine | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Acute phase (blisters, redness and swelling) | Weak hormonal ointment (such as hydrocortisone) + calamine | Avoid scratching, 2 times a day |
| Chronic phase (peeling, dryness and cracking) | Urea ointment + Vaseline | Strengthen moisturizing and seal at night |
| secondary infection | Antibiotic ointment (such as mupirocin) | Requires medical evaluation |
4. Effective nursing skills tested by netizens
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5. Precautions and misunderstandings
1.Hormone ointments should not be used for long periods of time:Use it continuously for no more than 2 weeks to avoid skin atrophy.
2.Do not pop blisters yourself:It is easy to cause infection and needs to be absorbed naturally.
3.Sweat herpes is not contagious:Unlike fungal infections, there is no need for isolation.
Summary
The treatment of sweat herpes needs to choose drugs according to the stage of symptoms. In the acute stage, anti-inflammatory drugs are mainly used, while in the chronic stage, the focus is on moisturizing and repairing. If symptoms persist or worsen, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time. Pay attention to keeping your skin clean and dry in summer to reduce the chance of recurrence.
(Note: The content of this article is for reference only. Please follow your doctor’s advice for specific medication.)
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