Human viral infections can cause lesions of the skin and/or mucous membranes. Provided herein are 1,4-naphthoquinone family compounds which are useful in the treatment of these lesions. Further provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a 1,4-naphthoquinone family compound and methods of using such compositions in the treatment of these lesions.Des infections virales humaines peuvent provoquer des lésions de la peau et/ou des membranes muqueuses. Selon l'invention, des composés de la famille de la 1,4-naphthoquinone peuvent être utiles dans le traitement de ces lésions.