title: Topical application of zinc-solutions: a new treatment for herpes simplex infections of the skin?
abstract: Eighteen patients experiencing 22 episodes of recurrent herpes simplex skin infections were treated with topical applications of a solution containing 4% zinc sulphate in water. In all patients, pain, tingling and burning stopped completely within the first 24 hours of zinc therapy. Crusting occurred within 1-3 days and no adverse effects were observed.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012996:Solutions; D015032:Zinc / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D012996:Solutions; D015032:Zinc