title: Are we too cavalier about antiviral prophylaxis?
abstract: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) prophylaxis may be underutilized in cosmetic surgery at a time when cosmetic procedures are increasing. Our goal is to review the data regarding HSV prophylaxis in order to remind cosmetic surgeons when to consider adding this regimen to their patient perioperative care.
authors: AllPhases Dermatology, Alexandria, VA, USA.
authors: Oge C
authors: OC
authors: Onwudiwe
authors: Ellen S
authors: ES
authors: Marmur
authors: Joel L
authors: JL
authors: Cohen
mesh_terms: D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003869:Dermabrasion; D004363:Drug Utilization; D006560:Herpes Labialis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000821:virology*; D018139:Simplexvirus / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000502:physiology; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents; D000212:Acyclovir