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  1. hopkinsmedicine.org

    Key points about cold sores. Cold sores are small blisters around the mouth caused by the herpes simplex virus. Cold sores can be spread by kissing or sharing eating utensils or even sharing towels. Tingling often happens before the blisters appear. Cold sores cause small blisters on the lips and mouth that enlarge, burst, then crust over.
  2. healthhub.sg

    Jun 12, 2024Apply lip balm containing a sunblock, to prevent a cold sore from cracking ; Apply a cool compress on the blisters to soothe symptoms; Keep cold sores clean and dry; Avoid licking or picking the cold sore; Get sufficient rest; The following are some suggestions to prevent cold sores from happening again: Avoid intimate physical contact e.g ...
  3. healthaid.lemonaidhealth.com

    Jan 1, 2025If you do get a cold sore, try having a cold drink or sucking on a popsicle to reduce discomfort; Preventing the spread of cold sores. Because the virus that causes cold sores can spread even when you don't see or feel them, preventing the spread presents challenges. But there are several steps you can take to make transmission less likely:
  4. mayoclinic.org

    Jan 5, 2024Cold sores are caused by certain strains of the herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV-1 usually causes cold sores. HSV-2 is often the cause of genital herpes. But either type can spread to the face or genitals through close contact, such as kissing or oral sex. Shared eating utensils, razors and towels can also spread HSV-1.
  5. lifemedicallab.com

    Nov 5, 2024Differentiating Cold Sores from Other Conditions. It's important to distinguish cold sores from other similar conditions: Canker Sores: Appear inside the mouth, not on the lips. Are not caused by a virus and are not contagious. Usually have a white or yellow center with a red border. Angular Cheilitis: Occurs at the corners of the mouth.
  6. health.harvard.edu

    Symptoms of cold sores. A cold sore usually begins with a slight tenderness or tingling on the edge of the mouth. It develops into a painful, swollen, red lump. After a day or two, the area blisters, bursts, and crusts over. The yellow crust peels away and secretes a clear liquid. It can take up to two weeks for the sore to heal. Treating cold ...
  7. blog.walgreens.com

    Jul 10, 2024A cold sore on the tongue or inside the lip makes eating painful, and a cold sore on the gums can make it difficult to brush your teeth. A cold sore on the nose is particularly painful if it occurs with sinus congestion. Cold sores can be confused with other conditions, such as canker sores, angular cheilitis and acne.
  8. However, some people need treatment to get rid of cold sores. Dermatologists recommend that you get medical care if you: Have atopic dermatitis (often called eczema) Develop a cold sore near an eye, several cold sores, or lots of pain. Have a cold sore that lasts longer than 2 weeks. Get cold sores 6 or more times per year
  9. A cold sore does not always imply the presence of an STD. Herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) causes most cold sores, which typically affect the lips and are not transmitted through sexual contact. However, cold sores can be caused by another herpes simplex virus called HSV-2, which is less common.
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