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Herpes Labialis Treatment
Cold sores effectively treated with single-dose topical iontophoresis of acyclovir
September 19th, 2006
Single-dose topical iontophoresis of acyclovir is a convenient and effective treatment for herpes labialis infection. "Multiple studies of the use of acyclovir for the treatment of herpes labialis have suggested that the nominal efficacy of the topical formulation is the result of inadequate penetration of the drug into the target site of infection, the basal epidermis. "We developed a low-voltage, wireless, handheld, computer-controlled, iontophoretic applicator to enhance the skin penetration of topical acyclovir in the treatment of herpes labialis," reported investigators in the United States. According to researchers, "We...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2006-09-19)
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