Method for the treatment of herpes simplex and herpes zoster

Details Method for the treatment of herpes simplex and herpes zoster Method for the treatment of herpes simplex and herpes zoster

1988-11-16

1990-04-03

Kamm, William E.

Surgery

Truss

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128898, 128419R, A61N 132

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049131486

ABSTRACT:
A method for the treatment, by accelerating the healing process, of acute herpes simplex and acute herpes zoster, and by the reduction of post-herpetic neuralgia, subsequent to determining a dermatone on a body, which dermatome includes an area affected by herpes and which comprises a corresponding segment nerve. Two conducting electrodes are applied to the surface of the dermatome including an anode directly on the spiral ganglion of the most proximal portion of the corresponding nerve, and a cathode on the distal part of the dermatome. Electric current having a constant frequency of about 30 Hz and in the shape of monopolar pulses of an approximately square wave-form having a duration of about 0.2 msec. is applied to the electrodes. The current intensity is adjusted in corresponding with the respective skin resistance.

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