Question 1

if you've never been sexually active (at all), it is possible to contract syphilis? can one get syphilis canker/cold sores inside the lip from kissing

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Yes and yes: Although it is rare with present prenatal screening you can inherit syphilis at birth. It is possible but extremely unlikely that you could get it through kissing, (the donor would have to be at just the right phase with germ in the blood and really bad gum disease).Most mouth sores are rather benign and self heal. These are reasonable questions, but exceedingly unlikely to happen.

Question 2

what to do for cold sores on lips?

Accepted Answer

Topical cream: Otc topical creams can decrease your symotoms.  If they are recurrent, talk to your doctor about oral antiviral medications.

Question 3

how come i always get cold sores on my lips?

Accepted Answer

Triggers: To prevent cold sores from occurring wash hands often. Maintain a healthful lifestyle (regular exercise, nutritious diet, adequate sleep, keeping stress at bay).  Keep lips well moisturized & apply sun screen to the areas that your cold sores normally pop up. Talk with your physician about supplementing with lysine.

Question 4

do cold sores swell your lip?

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Yes: But it is not as if all the lip will be swolen.  It will be swollen around the lesion plus the discomfort makes it feel that it is larger than it really is.

Question 5

do cold sores make your lip swell?

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Yes: Yes, you usually get swelling in the area of the sore.

Question 6

how to avoid cold sores on my lips? please help?

Accepted Answer

Usually a virus: This is usually causedm by a virus that can be activated by stress, either physical or emotional. Se  your infectious disease phyusician to see if you need medication for recurrent episodes.

Question 7

what is the fastest way to get rid of cold sores on your lips?

Accepted Answer

Time: Cold sores run their course in 7-10 days. You can shorten that with a few options. Lemon balm oil applied topically or tea tree oil 2-3 times a day can help (stings). Prescription Valtrex (valacyclovir) can help. Homeopathic rhus tox 3x a day for 5 days can speed crusting over and shorten the time to healing. Chinese medicine has herbs that can boost immune system and decrease frequency of outbreaks as well.

Question 8

sores along inside of lower lip, not cold sores, what are they?

Accepted Answer

Need an exam : Without an exam, it is impossible to comment. Could be infection, inflammation, trauma, cancer, cysts, normal variations--just about anything.

Question 9

when i have the cold , i get really huge cold sores .why?  my lip looks scary

Accepted Answer

It can appear so..: Cold sores often appear with just slightly yellowish fluid (plasma-like) but larger ones can look like puss-filled lesion and unsightly. It is a reactivation of the herpes virus that you acquired in the past--they live/stay dormant inside the nerve and often come back in same spot.  Consult doc. These are treatable during acute attack, as well as preventive medication regimen. Good luck.

Question 10

had too much sun & now my lips are swollen & covered with cold sores. any advice?

Accepted Answer

Sun can trigger  : Cold sores. Keep lips well moisturized & apply sun screen to the areas that your cold sores normally pop up. Talk with your physician about supplementing with lysine. Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) expedites healing of cold sores. It can reduce healing time by half. Studies also show that regular use can help v recurrences.

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How come i always get cold sores on my lips?

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Do cold sores swell your lip?

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Do cold sores make your lip swell?

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How to avoid cold sores on my lips? please help?

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What is the fastest way to get rid of cold sores on your lips?

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Sores along inside of lower lip, not cold sores, what are they?

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When i have the cold , i get really huge cold sores .why? my lip looks scary

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Had too much sun & now my lips are swollen & covered with cold sores. any advice?

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