Question 1

i have a 5 month old baby she just got a cold sore on her lip is that normal or should i take her to the doctor?

Accepted Answer

Cold sore: Try using a home remedy like abreva. If no response you can take her to the pediatrician.

Question 2

i discovered a cold sore above my lip today. before discovery, i kissed my wife on the lips. a few hours later my wife kissed our 1-month old daughter on the forehead and cheek. she has since washed the areas with soap. is my baby at risk?

Accepted Answer

Oral herpes: A quick social kiss (as opposed to sexual kissing) is very low risk for transmission, but not zero. Since you have longstanding oral herpes, there's a good chance your wife has it too and is immune to a new infection. There is no risk to your baby; even if you infected your wife, she can't pass it until symptoms develop. However, you must not kiss your baby until your cold sore totally heals.

Question 3

got a cold sore in my lip (second time in my life)and my throat hurts a lottoo. 35 years old with a 4 months old baby. i'm very concern for her health?

Accepted Answer

Cold sore: If the baby gets cold sores it can be serious. The baby should be treated immediatly if any hint of herpes.Check to see if you have strep throat. If you begin to get recurrent cold sores, get a prescription for 12 tablets of 1gram valacyclovir so you can take 2 pills as soon as you feel the first tingling. The creams are not worth much..

Question 4

my mil keeps kissing newborn near mouth after ive repeatedly told her not to. cant tell if she has cold sore, maybe an older ones not oozy or active. scared baby will get herpes? should i have him tested?

Accepted Answer

: If the baby does not have any lesions near the mouth, you may watch and wait.
Visit this site for information about neonatal herpes: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/neonatal-herpes/

Question 5

can my baby get herpes simplex from her head being in close proximity to a cold sore? 
also, how long can the virus live on skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes possible: Herpes ( simplex ) is contagious disease , possible to get infected by constant contact . Once infected will stay in the body for ever.

Question 6

cold sore on my lip. cures?

Accepted Answer

Laser: The best way to heal a cold sore is the use of the biolase laser.  The pain will be relieved quickly and the sore will heal quickly. If you have the area treated during the early stage of a cold sore when you feel a burning or itching the cold sore will not come back to that area again.

Question 7

what do you do for a cold sore on my lip?

Accepted Answer

Prescription.: Your dentist or doctor can prescribe medication called orabase with Benzocaine that will help with the pain

i laser these with my waterlase md dental laser.  Takes 2 minutes to treat and relief is in 1 hour to 24 hours shortening the 10 day cycle.  Most "cold sores" will run their course in 10 days and can be triggered by stress sun or a herpetic virus.

Question 8

what to do if i have a fever blister or cold sore on my lip. how could i have gotten this?

Accepted Answer

Virus: Cold sores are normally caused by herpes simplex i & most people have this virus living in the nerves of the mouth. Some rarely have outbreaks while others have them more frequently - usually when under stress. Your md or dentist can prescribe medication to help them resolve faster & reduce the outbreaks.

Question 9

if i kiss my girlfriend with a cold sore on my lip, how long will it take for her to get one?

Accepted Answer

No such guarantee: First there is no guarantee that she does not already have oral herpes. Most people with oral herpes got it as children from other family members. A blood test is the only accurate way to assess her herpes status. Second you are contagious when you don't have a sore as well.

Question 10

what to do if i have a big cold sore on my lip and was wondering if i could use orabase on it?

Accepted Answer

Palliative Only: Orabase will not help the cold sore, except alleviating mild discomfort.  What you need for a cold sore (which is the herpes simplex virus) is anti-viral medication.  I recommend valcyclovir tabs and Acyclovir topical paste.  The dosage determined by your dentist.  Remember, "cold sores" are very contagious, to yourself and others!  no touching the lesion and eyes, nose, or genitals; no kissing!

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I discovered a cold sore above my lip today. before discovery, i kissed my wife on the lips. a few hours later my wife kissed our 1-month old daughter on the forehead and cheek. she has since washed the areas with soap. is my baby at risk?

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Got a cold sore in my lip (second time in my life)and my throat hurts a lottoo. 35 years old with a 4 months old baby. i'm very concern for her health?

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My mil keeps kissing newborn near mouth after ive repeatedly told her not to. cant tell if she has cold sore, maybe an older ones not oozy or active. scared baby will get herpes? should i have him tested?

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Can my baby get herpes simplex from her head being in close proximity to a cold sore? also, how long can the virus live on skin?

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