Question 1

i had a pimples in the corners of my mouth no pain doctor said my lips where dry to use vasline the pimples are back and hurt is it herpes simplex 1?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: More than likely if it's recurrent and painful sores on lips +/- skin around the lips, it's herpes simplex- type 1. It is a reactivation virus that becomes quiescent or inactive but virus is still dormant and can recur especially under circumstances of stress - creams like abreva or Denavir (penciclovir) decrease the pain + length of time sores are present but no cure available.

Question 2

could you give some one herpes simplex 1 if you don't have a cold sore/fever blister?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The herpes family of viruses are very common. Some people will get outbreaks, others who are exposed may never have an outbreak, and only with a blood test will find out they were ever exposed.

For those who have outbreaks, they can release the virus before a sore is present, either oral or genital sores.

Question 3

why did i get herpes simplex-1?

Accepted Answer

Possibly from : Kissing. It is a common infection that is the most frequent cause of cold sores.

Question 4

could herpes simplex 1, turn into herpes 2?

Accepted Answer

NO: One does not morph into the other. But genital herpes can move to normal location of cold sores ; vice versa.

Question 5

could you compare and contrast herpes simplex 1 vs 2?

Accepted Answer

Herpes 1 and 2: the majority of Genital Herpes is Type 2 however about a third of genital herpes
is t ype 1 wich usually occurs on the face and is know as a 'cold sore' they are close cousins!
Besides using a condom to prevent spread
of genital herpes, there are a number of antriviral medications that decrease spread and can shorten an outbreak. See your physician for a prescription

Question 6

can i have gotton herpes simplex 1 orally, but not genitally?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Herpes simplex 1 is usually found orally.

Question 7

herpes simplex 1 is there treatment?

Accepted Answer

Treatment but not a: Cure. 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.  Brief supplementation with lysine 1, 000mg orally three times a day at the onset, can also hasten healing. Your physician can prescribe oral valtrex (valacyclovir). Laser treatments are also used to treat cold sores.

Question 8

i have herpes simplex 1. what does herpes on tongue look like?

Accepted Answer

Like a cold sore: It looks like an ulcer. It hurts and burns.  Similar to how a cold sore appears on your lip.  Any mucous membrane can be affected including your tongue.

Question 9

is it possible to get both herpes simplex 1 and 2 on your lips?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both types of herpes are now common in all locations.

Question 10

is it true that herpes simplex 1 contagious without an outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but less so: All those infected with either herpes simplex 1 or 2 (oral/genital) constantly shed the virus & can give it to someone without an active lesion. However, you are more likely to get it when there is an active lesion since there is a higher level of the virus being shed. Most people acquire hsv1 but rarely or never have sores. There are meds your md or dmd can give to reduce freuency & severity.

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I had a pimples in the corners of my mouth no pain doctor said my lips where dry to use vasline the pimples are back and hurt is it herpes simplex 1?

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