title: Practical management measures for patients with recurrent herpes labialis.
abstract: Recurrent herpes labialis (RHL) is a common condition associated with the formation of vesicles around the mouth, often preceded by prodromal symptoms including tingling and burning. Treatment is targeted toward individual episodes, but in severe cases, suppressive therapy may be indicated. At present, no cure exists for this troublesome condition. The purpose of this article is to serve as a practical guide in the management of RHL by summarizing current treatments and discussing potential new therapies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: St Pierre
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Bartlett
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Schlosser
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006560:Herpes Labialis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents