How to completely cure herpes simplex virus on the lips?

Written by Li Cui
Dentistry
Updated on July 01, 2025
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When suffering from cheilitis and herpes virus, it is recommended that patients can use some local anti-herpes medications, such as acyclovir ointment, which is very effective in treating herpes virus infections on the lips. Additionally, herpes virus infections generally occur when a patient's immunity is lowered. At this time, it is advised that patients should focus on adjusting their physical condition, ensure adequate hydration, eat a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, maintain a diverse diet, and avoid being picky eaters to effectively supplement the variety of nutrients needed by the body. Furthermore, patients can also appropriately consume some vitamins or minerals to effectively enhance their body's resistance, such as taking Vitamin C, which can effectively improve the body's immunity. However, when a patient's resistance is low, it is crucial in daily life to rest adequately, avoid staying up late, and not overexert oneself. Increasing outdoor activities appropriately can effectively promote the body's metabolism and enhance resistance. (Please use medications under the guidance of a physician.)

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How to completely cure herpes simplex virus on the lips?

When suffering from cheilitis and herpes virus, it is recommended that patients can use some local anti-herpes medications, such as acyclovir ointment, which is very effective in treating herpes virus infections on the lips. Additionally, herpes virus infections generally occur when a patient's immunity is lowered. At this time, it is advised that patients should focus on adjusting their physical condition, ensure adequate hydration, eat a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, maintain a diverse diet, and avoid being picky eaters to effectively supplement the variety of nutrients needed by the body. Furthermore, patients can also appropriately consume some vitamins or minerals to effectively enhance their body's resistance, such as taking Vitamin C, which can effectively improve the body's immunity. However, when a patient's resistance is low, it is crucial in daily life to rest adequately, avoid staying up late, and not overexert oneself. Increasing outdoor activities appropriately can effectively promote the body's metabolism and enhance resistance. (Please use medications under the guidance of a physician.)

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What is the difference between angular cheilitis and cheilitis?

Angular cheilitis usually occurs only at the two corners of the mouth, also commonly referred to as "cracked corners of the mouth." The surface may show some whitish substances and appear moist. Patients might avoid opening their mouths wide, as doing so can cause significant pain due to the worsening of the sores at the corners. This may even prevent patients from eating normally. Angular cheilitis generally refers to various inflammatory conditions of the lips, such as cracking, bleeding, and peeling, which could be caused by changes in the weather. For example, during the dry seasons of autumn and winter, patients' lips are prone to these inflammatory symptoms, showing signs like cracking, bleeding, and peeling. It is advised that patients should not peel off the skin with their hands, as this can increase the risk of infective inflammation. Thus, angular cheilitis is different from cheilitis.

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How to deal with chapped lips?

It is relatively normal for patients to experience peeling lips after developing cheilitis, as this is a very common clinical symptom during the progression of the disease. Patients should avoid peeling off the flaky skin on their lips with their hands, as this could potentially worsen the symptoms and may also lead to infections. After developing cheilitis, the first step should be to eliminate local irritants. For example, if engaging in prolonged outdoor activities, proper sun protection should be applied to prevent actinic cheilitis. Additionally, patients should maintain local moisture, such as using moist compresses to keep the lips hydrated, or applying a non-irritating moisturizing lip balm.

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How long does it take to cure cheilitis?

How long cheilitis can be cured also depends on the condition of the patient's local symptoms of cheilitis, as well as the measures taken by the patient. If good treatment and protective measures can be taken, the healing time is relatively short, generally about a week. Patients must pay attention to hydrating and sealing moisture in the lips, preventing further spread of the condition, deeply repairing all damaged tissues, reconstructing the protective barrier of the lip mucosa, and restoring some normal layers of the lip skin. It is advised that patients should be careful with their diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, use less lipstick or other cosmetic products that irritate the lips, and avoid frequently licking the lips with the tongue, as this is harmful to the lips. Patients are advised to try to eliminate these bad habits.

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Can allergic cheilitis heal on its own?

Allergic cheilitis generally occurs when the patient's lips come into contact with some allergenic substances. For example, if a patient consumes allergenic foods, like certain proteins that infants and young children might be allergic to, this can lead to inflammation of the lips, itching, and redness. In such cases, it is generally recommended that the patient not worry too much and that no special treatment is required, as observation can lead to recovery. Some adults develop lip allergies possibly due to the use of certain products like lip balms or lipsticks, which can also lead to allergic reactions on the lips. Patients are advised to identify the cause of their allergy and avoid the allergens to alleviate the symptoms. Additionally, if a patient experiences severe allergic reactions on the lips, they can apply some anti-allergy medication to relieve itching.