Опыт применения диодного лазера в лечении герпетических поражений губ

Relevance . The relevance of the problem is in the high prevalence of the herpes simplex virus. According to WHO, nearly 90% of the population are carriers. Relapses can occur several times a year, which leads to disability and impairs the quality of life. Currently, there are a large number of drugs for general and local treatment. However, they are toxic and can cause allergic reactions. In recent years, a large number of studies have been devoted to the use of lasers in the treatment of dental diseases. Therefore, the question of the use of a laser in the treatment of herpetic lesions of the oral cavity remains relevant. Purpose . The research purpose was to determine the effectiveness of the use of a diode laser in the treatment of herpetic lesions of the lips. Materials and methods . We conducted a comparative assessment of the effectiveness of the use of a diode laser in monotherapy of herpetic lip lesions in 18 patients. The comparison group consisted of 18 patients, in the local treatment of which antiviral ointments were used. Results . The results of the study showed that the use of a diode laser can reduce treatment time, accelerate the epithelization of foci. Conclusion . The results of our study allow us to recommend the use of a diode laser in the complex treatment of herpetic lesions of the oral cavity.