How many days does herpes usually heal?

There are two common types of herpes: A, herpes simplex, caused by herpes simplex virus, clinical cluster vesicles for the characteristics of self-limiting, but easy to relapse. Often occurs in the mouth, nose and other mucosal junction, the course of 1 to 2 weeks. Treatment to prevent secondary infection mainly antiviral, topical drugs can choose acyclovir ointment. Herpes zoster, caused by reactivation of varicella zoster virus latent in the body, characterized by clustered vesicles distributed along unilateral peripheral nerves, often accompanied by significant neuralgia, usually 2 to 3 weeks in duration, longer in the elderly, usually 3 to 4 weeks. Treatment is also based on antiviral, analgesic and anti-inflammatory, prevention and treatment of complications.