Cold sores
A frequently occurring cold sore can be quite serious problem for some patients ranging from pain to infective swelling as well as being socially embarassing. If these cases are treated at earlier stages the cycle of events can be aborted. The patient may need few treatments before noticeable changes occur. Low Level Laser Therapy is used for this.
Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores)
- 20% of population affected
- If left untreated will resolved
- Symptoms - oedema, blisters, pain, unsightly
- Recurrence rates usually quite frequent
- Conventional treatment - Anti virals to attenuate the virus and contain it in the area
- Antibiotics to treat secondary infection
Herpetic Lesion and Acne Spot treated with Lasers (LLLT)
