Question 1

can someone with oral hsv1 infection another person by kissing on the neck and chest area? no open wounds. no cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the person being kissed has not had HSV 1, primary infection can occur at the site of kiss. Visit these sites for more information:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/herpes-hsv1-and-hsv2/oral-herpes
https://medlineplus.gov/herpessimplex.html
Herpes can be transmitted without any sores.

Question 2

does hsv-1 herpes life threating or has any specific treatment ? again to ask can an oral hickey on chest/neck (without any genital contact) cause genital herpes or is just limited to cold sores - please throw some light here?

Accepted Answer

: HSV-1 or 2 can cause localized infections in the mouth/lips or on the genitals. It is more inconvenience than a threat. It is from a family of DNA viruses that can hibernate after the primary infection clears and recur at the same location on multiple occasions. An oral hickey on the chest will not cause any transfer of the germ to the recipient &amp; trigger oral or genital herpes.

Question 3

sick cold symptoms spitting out green mucus chest pains body aches waking in night sweats every night fever and cold sores  wats going on?

Accepted Answer

Cold symptoms: the answer depends many things such as how long you have been ill I would recommend a visit with a doctor if you have been sick longer than two weeks or your getting worse

Question 4

if he kissed my neck and nipples when he had a little scabbed cold sore... will i be infected??

Accepted Answer

No.: (published a couple dozen articles on Herpes Simplex)
The virus is very fragile and by the time it is scabbed over it's very very hard to find any active virus there even by the most sensitive methods and it's not enough virus to infect. Furthermore, most 19 yr olds have had cold sores and are rather immune.

Question 5

i have herpes lesions on right side chest, arm pit, and back. never a cold sore. what type of herpes is this?

Accepted Answer

Blister like rash: Well this could be shingles if it 'wraps' around a certain area of the body - only on one side. If you upload a pic or show this to a doctor, they should be able to confirm it. Shingles is in the 'herpes' family of viruses, so it can come up as painful red blisters (like genital herpes). There is anti-viral treatment, so best to show a doc ASAP so you can get the best treatment.

Question 6

nausea, cold sore, headache, stomach and chest pain. what's wrong with me? i've lost my appetite and just don't feel well at all.

Accepted Answer

Cold sore: It sounds like you have something viral.  You need to keep fluids going, alternate tylenol (acetaminophen) and motrin. And treat the cold sore.

Question 7

red, sore, bumps that keep recurring.first occured on collar bones, now lower on chest.antibiotics, bactroban, (mupirocin) anti-histamines&cold sore patches don't help?

Accepted Answer

Skin lesions: Without being able to examine you and see these lesions there is no way in which to diagnose them and to project some form of therapy.  See a dermatologist and have them assess these.  Sounds like you may be having MRSA boils which might require a different antibiotic than what you were receiving, and the recurrences suggest a need for decolonization. Good luck.

Question 8

nearly everytime i get a cold (sore throat and/or runny nose) it progresses to a chest infection / bronchitis. it's so frustrating! i have post nasal drip & silent acid reflux. how can i stop it progressing to chest infection every time?

Accepted Answer

You can't.: An evaluation by a health care professional could help to identify if you have an immune deficiency but in general this is rare. You are just unfortunately susceptible and unlikely to avoid the progression.

Question 9

how do cold sores accur?

Accepted Answer

Herpes virus returns: Cold sores on the lips or near the lips, are usually caused by recurrent oral herpes virus. They start as a slightly raised reddish area, then form a cluster of tiny blisters, which break open soon, leaving a sore (ulcer) to heal up over a week. Sores appear more often when one is under stress or is ill from another illness. Younger babies with herpes should see a doctor when a sore appears.

Question 10

how to remove cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Lemon balm: Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite healing of cold sores.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Cold sores on nipple

A member asked:

Can someone with oral hsv1 infection another person by kissing on the neck and chest area? no open wounds. no cold sores?

A member asked:

Does hsv-1 herpes life threating or has any specific treatment ? again to ask can an oral hickey on chest/neck (without any genital contact) cause genital herpes or is just limited to cold sores - please throw some light here?

A member asked:

Sick cold symptoms spitting out green mucus chest pains body aches waking in night sweats every night fever and cold sores wats going on?

A member asked:

If he kissed my neck and nipples when he had a little scabbed cold sore... will i be infected??

A member asked:

I have herpes lesions on right side chest, arm pit, and back. never a cold sore. what type of herpes is this?

A member asked:

Nausea, cold sore, headache, stomach and chest pain. what's wrong with me? i've lost my appetite and just don't feel well at all.

A member asked:

Red, sore, bumps that keep recurring.first occured on collar bones, now lower on chest.antibiotics, bactroban, (mupirocin) anti-histamines&cold sore patches don't help?

A member asked:

Nearly everytime i get a cold (sore throat and/or runny nose) it progresses to a chest infection / bronchitis. it's so frustrating! i have post nasal drip & silent acid reflux. how can i stop it progressing to chest infection every time?

A member asked:

How do cold sores accur?

A member asked:

How to remove cold sores?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?