Literature DB >> 6155033

Topical application of zinc-solutions: a new treatment for herpes simplex infections of the skin?

A Wahba.   

Abstract

Eighteen patients experiencing 22 episodes of recurrent herpes simplex skin infections were treated with topical applications of a solution containing 4% zinc sulphate in water. In all patients, pain, tingling and burning stopped completely within the first 24 hours of zinc therapy. Crusting occurred within 1-3 days and no adverse effects were observed.

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Year:  1980        PMID： 6155033

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Acta Derm Venereol        ISSN： 0001-5555            Impact factor:   4.437


  6 in total

1.  Zinc Salts Block Hepatitis E Virus Replication by Inhibiting the Activity of Viral RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerase.

Authors:  Nidhi Kaushik; Chandru Subramani; Saumya Anang; Rajagopalan Muthumohan; Baibaswata Nayak; C T Ranjith-Kumar; Milan Surjit
Journal:  J Virol       Date:  2017-10-13       Impact factor: 5.103

2.  Reduction in duration of common colds by zinc gluconate lozenges in a double-blind study.

Authors:  G A Eby; D R Davis; W W Halcomb
Journal:  Antimicrob Agents Chemother       Date:  1984-01       Impact factor: 5.191

3.  Zinc salts inactivate clinical isolates of herpes simplex virus in vitro.

Authors:  M Arens; S Travis
Journal:  J Clin Microbiol       Date:  2000-05       Impact factor: 5.948

4.  Effect of zinc salts on respiratory syncytial virus replication.

Authors:  Rahaman O Suara; James E Crowe
Journal:  Antimicrob Agents Chemother       Date:  2004-03       Impact factor: 5.191

5.  Upper Airways Spray for Viral Infections Prevention.

Authors:  Beniamino Palmieri; Maria Vadalà
Journal:  J Immunol Res       Date:  2022-10-04       Impact factor: 4.493

6.  Herpes genitalis - Topical zinc sulfate: An alternative therapeutic and modality.

Authors:  B B Mahajan; Mohit Dhawan; Rajwinder Singh
Journal:  Indian J Sex Transm Dis AIDS       Date:  2013-01
  6 in total

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