Question 1

how can i show girlfriend the cut on my lip is not herpes?

Accepted Answer

Culture: First of all, herpes is usually a cluster of small painful blisters, not a cut. But the only way to be really sure is to see a doctor and get a viral culture. A negative result doesn't guarantee you don't have it, but it's pretty convincing evidence.

Question 2

i started with a cold sore and now have many more all over my mouth. i also have red bumps on the back of my tongue and throat. my gums are inflamed and bleed when i brush my teeth, and seem to be cut up. is that a side effect of herpes too?

Accepted Answer

Dr. can check throat: Throat pain can be from strep throat (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause. One's FIRST case of oral herpes can cause mouth sores from front to back. Later recurrences should cause cold sores on or near the lips. To lessen mouth pain, one can see her doctor and ask about mouth rinses (some contain anesthetic, Maalox, Benadryl, etc.).

Question 3

my girlfriend had a cold sore on her lip.i kissed her, then got about 3 cold sores near my throat.a day later i gave her oral sex.she get gen. herpes?

Accepted Answer

Cold sores: Usually caused by herpes simplex type 1 while genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex type 11. However you could transmit the genital herpes caused by herpes type1 by performing oral sex when you have blisters. Similarly you can develop cold sores caused by herpes type 11 if you perform oral sex on somebody with genital herpes. Stay safe

Question 4

is lip herpes caused by stress contagious?

Accepted Answer

Stress can: Trigger herpes simplex eruption but is not the "cause" for it. Herpes simplex is contagious.

Question 5

what's the doctor's recommendation to heal lip herpes faster?

Accepted Answer

Natural healing: The good news is that area has fantastic blood supply and so healing will occur rapidly. Inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling) is the body increasing the blood flow to the injury to bring healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away. Dressings and ointments are of no value there.  Avoid further trauma to the area and let nature take it's course.

Question 6

can i treat herpes on my arm with lip herpes medication?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Yes, you can treat herpes on your arm with herpes lip medication. It will only work, though, if it is really herpes on your arm.

Question 7

so if me and my bf both have like herpes on our lips and he still has a slight cold sore but mine just healed. could i kiss him or would i get another cold sore the day after?

Accepted Answer

Basics: Cold sores are caused by 2 strains of the herpes simplex virus. If you both have the same strain, you  cannot pass the same strain back &amp; forth like a strep throat. It might be possible if the strains differ, but it is most likely they are identical. Cold sores erupt when the virus re-activates in the tissues. Once you have the strain in your system it remains indefinitely.

Question 8

can herpes simplex i (lip herpes) affect pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: The stress of pregnancy on your body could help produce recurrent herpes blisters. The active virus is thought to be limited to the area and not systemically, so little concern is given to your developing baby. Be careful with active lesions after the baby is born, as the virus is very infectious from your lips to the child.  No kissing of that precious gift when you have blisters! :).

Question 9

why do i develop herpes/cold sore on my lips everytime i do a blow job on my husband?

Accepted Answer

Herpes is unlikely: Something doesn't compute. Sexual exposure doesn't trigger herpes outbreaks. Consider re-posting your question with more details about symptoms: exact location of the sore(s), timing after oral sex, how long they last, etc. Are these outbreaks typical for others in the past? If your oral herpes was professionally diagnosed, provide details such as test results.

Question 10

my gf had a cold sore on her lips for more a month is it herpes ? becsuse i knew herpes sore heals completly after 14 days max

Accepted Answer

Stress: Those  are caused by a herpesvirus, usually herpes simplex-1 virus. These blisters, which are highly contagious, may appear along with colds, fevers, exposure to excessive sunlight, certain medications, during menstruation or illness, but stress is probably the biggest trigger. Most of the time the virus will lie dormant in the body, but it can quickly come to life when your immune system is weak.

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I started with a cold sore and now have many more all over my mouth. i also have red bumps on the back of my tongue and throat. my gums are inflamed and bleed when i brush my teeth, and seem to be cut up. is that a side effect of herpes too?

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My girlfriend had a cold sore on her lip.i kissed her, then got about 3 cold sores near my throat.a day later i gave her oral sex.she get gen. herpes?

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Is lip herpes caused by stress contagious?

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What's the doctor's recommendation to heal lip herpes faster?

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Can i treat herpes on my arm with lip herpes medication?

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So if me and my bf both have like herpes on our lips and he still has a slight cold sore but mine just healed. could i kiss him or would i get another cold sore the day after?

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Can herpes simplex i (lip herpes) affect pregnancy?

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Why do i develop herpes/cold sore on my lips everytime i do a blow job on my husband?

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My gf had a cold sore on her lips for more a month is it herpes ? becsuse i knew herpes sore heals completly after 14 days max

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