According to the 2010 Chinese Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines: Antiviral treatment for recurrent genital herpes should be started within 24 hours of the onset of prodromal symptoms or skin lesions. Acyclovir 200 mg, orally, 5 times a day, for 5 days: or acyclovir 400 mg, orally, 3 times a day, for 5 days, or valacyclovir 500 mg, orally, 2 times a day, for 5 days. For patients with frequent recurrences (6 times or more per year), oral acyclovir 400 mg, 2 times a day, or valacyclovir 500 mg, once a day, requires long-term administration, and the course of treatment is generally 4 months to 1 year. For local treatment, refer to the treatment of primary genital herpes
There are many causes of recurrence of genital herpes, including drinking, eating spicy food, fatigue, colds, anxiety, tension, menstruation, etc. Therefore, regular living habits, proper physical exercise, a good mental state and avoiding inducing factors are important measures to reduce and prevent recurrence.
