Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Clinical Assessment of the Effectiveness and Safety of Herpes Patch SOS (Hansaplast®) Based on Hydrocolloids Without Active Substances in the Treatment of Herpes Simplex
Brief Summary: Recent clinical studies showed, that a hydrocolloid patch is effective, well tolerated and comparable with aciclovir cream 5 % for the treatment of HSL lesions, while affording additional benefits of wound protection, discretion and relief of social embarrassment. The aim of the actual study was the clinical assessment of the effectiveness and safety of Hansaplast® SOS Herpes Patch (HPHP) in comparison to Compeed® Herpes Vesicle Patch (CHP) in treating HSL. Both products are CE-certificated and are available at the market for medical devices.