Question 1

what causes fever blisters on your chin?

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Usually: Herpes. Check with your doc about Acyclovir or Ganciclovir usage.

Question 2

what causes fever blisters and what can u do to prevent them my ex husband never gets them what can i do to prevent them

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Fever : Fever blisters also known as cold sores are caused by the herpes virus (most commonly herpes simplex type 1). They are spread by direct contact with the lesion when present. For example kissing when a lesion is present, having oral sex while the lesion is present, etc. Also sharing drinking glasses, soda cans, cigarettes, lipstick or chap stick can spread the virus.
If all of he above can be avoided then the spread should be prevented.
All the best.

Question 3

what causes fever blisters and swollen lymph nodes?

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Virus: Fever blisters or 'cold sores' are from a herpes simpex virus.  This can cause regional adenopathy.  There is medication available to help.

Question 4

what causes fever blisters/ cold sores on my upper lip?!?

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Cold sores: Cold sores/fever blisters are cause by the herpes simplex virus. There are 2 types—oral & genital. Either type can cause a "cold sore" although the oral type is usually involved with lip lesions. There are several otc treatments to lessen symptoms, but prescription anti-viral meds work better to clear the lesions. Herpes, however, is not cured; it is suppressed & can reappear.—>.

Question 5

what can cause fever blisters without having a fever?

Accepted Answer

Herpes, shingles...: Several things can cause blisters: viral infections (herpes, chickenpox / shingles [varicella], for example), adverse drug effects,  insect bites. Talk to your doctor  if you are experiencing this condition.

Question 6

what causes reocurring fever blisters on buttocks?

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HSV 2: Herpes simplex virus type ii or genital herpes is the most likely cause.  Frequent recurrences can be prevented by oral acyclovir, valacyclovir or famvir (famciclovir).  Good luck.

Question 7

what causes cold sores and fever blisters in the mouth and lips?

Accepted Answer

Virus: Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus and is a very common infection to get. It is estimated that 90+% of population has been exposed to this virus in childhood. Usually it is triggered by stress, lack of sleep, excess sunlight etc.. Sometimes people get them recurrently or once in awhile or sometimes once then never again. It depends but can be treated by Acyclovir and related drugs too.

Question 8

what causes cold sores and fever blisters in the mouth and throat of children?

Accepted Answer

Coxsackie virus: Typically causes painful sores in their oral cavities.  Can also have non painful blisters on their hands and feet.  Hence the name, hand foot & mouth disease.

Question 9

what causes a fever blister and are there any remedies to get rid of them?!

Accepted Answer

OTC Abreva: This is typically caused by a herpes virus n can be a recurrent problem for many. It's contagious, very treatable, but can't be cured. An otc cream called abreva--if used at the early onset, it can be quite effective. Excessive sun exposure, stress, other illness can be trigger for it to come out. If frequent, there is med to prevent it. Topicals via script by doc if needed. Good luck.

Question 10

does eating tomatoes cause fever blisters ?

Accepted Answer

Cold sores can be: triggered by acid body pH (

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