Question 1

few months ago i had cold sores on my lips for the first time. now, i have allergic reactions to lipstick i used regularly. can i still use lipstick?

Accepted Answer

Lipstick allergy: Allergies can arise at anytime-- the immune system is constantly on the lookout for invaders, so u can kind of understand how this happens. That said, if your lipstick is giving u problems u have to stop using it. There are many ingredients in lipstick- red dyes, lanolin &amp; some even with fish scales! which could explain the specifics of your allergy b/c these are common allergens. Try other brands

Question 2

female 30 y.old.can a new lipstick trigger cold sores?or certain foods? also is there something you can do to prevent cold sores(like applying little topical cream for protection without having signs of cold sores?

Accepted Answer

: "Cold sores" represent outbreaks of Herpes I or II virus. Treatment is with antiviral meds (acyclovir, Valtrex). These ulcers are communicable, and there is no "preventive cream", etc., to stop emergence.  Taking antivirals when symptoms first appear will decrease the effects sooner.  Stress (emotional, school, work) can activate these viruses to produce the ulcers.

Question 3

i went to sephora and apply lipstick with a swab but the second time the lady that work there had a cold sore and see rub the lipstick on hand before getting me another swab. she had no sores on hand i didn't noticed it at first bc of her lipstick?

Accepted Answer

: Herpes virus from a cold sore is transmitted from skin to skin contact. If the virus was somehow briefly present on that lipstick, it could be transmitted to your skin.  I feel the chances of this happening is very unlikely though and I wouldn't worry much about it.

Question 4

can you reactivate a cold sore by using lipstick, on the 11th day of the healing process where the skin was already flaking?

Accepted Answer

No: Lipstick never reactivates cold sores. Inflammation involving thymidine kinase triggers replication of the virus with recurrent symptoms. This may be a fever, friction, sunburn, others. Oral valacyclovir and acyclovir are very effective if used at prodrome [onset of symptoms].

Question 5

someone with a cold sore used my lipstick and ate directly out of my ice cream container. can the virus still be passed if i use them days later?

Accepted Answer

Little or no risk: HSV1, the oral herpes virus, is not usually transmitted by this sort of contact. Of course you should never share lipstick with anyone, but that's mostly to prevent colds, flu, etc, not herpes. Don't worry about it.

Question 6

can oral herpes be transmitted through sharing drinks and/or lipsticks, even in the person doesn't have a cold sore or active lesion?

Accepted Answer

HSV-1: Cold sores spread from person to person by close personal contact, such as kissing. Cold sores are caused by a herpes simplex virus (hsv-1) closely related to the one that causes genital herpes (hsv-2). Both of these herpes simplex viruses can affect your mouth or your genitals, and can be spread via oral sex. The virus can be transmitted to others even during times when you have no blisters.

Question 7

what can cause consrant cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Cold Sores: Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (hsv). There are two types of herpes simplex virus: hsv-1 and hsv-2. Both virus types can cause sores around the mouth (herpes labialis) and on the genitals (genital herpes). Treatment can be with suppressive doses of prescription valtrex, (valacyclovir) 500mg to 1000mg a day.

Question 8

why causes multiple cold sores at once?

Accepted Answer

Herpetic lesion: Small, multiple cold sores is the cause of herpetic lesion, and should be treated with antiviral medication.

Question 9

what are the causes of cold sores and what can be done for it?

Accepted Answer

Laser: Canker sores or aphatous ulcers have no know cause except they are triggered by trauma, stress, spicy, citrus food. Not everyone gets them though. They are recurring and even though there are some medication that help cut the cycle down from 14 days, I am a big proponent
of laser treatment . Recent studies have shown laser treatment of the area can stop the pain immediately and cut the cycle

Question 10

can oral sex cause cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Definitely, yes: HSV infection can be transmitted from mouth to genitals during oral sexual contact. Therefore, people with oral HSV who are sexually active should use condoms or protection barriers with every oral sexual encounter.

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Few months ago i had cold sores on my lips for the first time. now, i have allergic reactions to lipstick i used regularly. can i still use lipstick?

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Female 30 y.old.can a new lipstick trigger cold sores?or certain foods? also is there something you can do to prevent cold sores(like applying little topical cream for protection without having signs of cold sores?

A member asked:

I went to sephora and apply lipstick with a swab but the second time the lady that work there had a cold sore and see rub the lipstick on hand before getting me another swab. she had no sores on hand i didn't noticed it at first bc of her lipstick?

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Can you reactivate a cold sore by using lipstick, on the 11th day of the healing process where the skin was already flaking?

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Someone with a cold sore used my lipstick and ate directly out of my ice cream container. can the virus still be passed if i use them days later?

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Can oral herpes be transmitted through sharing drinks and/or lipsticks, even in the person doesn't have a cold sore or active lesion?

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What can cause consrant cold sores?

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Why causes multiple cold sores at once?

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What are the causes of cold sores and what can be done for it?

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Can oral sex cause cold sores?

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