Question 1

why do i keep getting cold sores on my lip?

Accepted Answer

Chronic Carrier: If you keep getting cold sores (herpes simplex virus), you will likely benefit from daily suppressive therapy.  This is usually done for a period of 6 months to one year before taking a break to see if you stay clear.

Question 2

i get cold sores on my lips, is it possible that i have given them to my 2 year old? he also has dots (kinda like pimples) on his face also.

Accepted Answer

Possible: He may develop shallow sores inside his mouth along with gum swelling as well.

Question 3

how come i always get cold sores on my lips?

Accepted Answer

Triggers: To prevent cold sores from occurring wash hands often. Maintain a healthful lifestyle (regular exercise, nutritious diet, adequate sleep, keeping stress at bay).  Keep lips well moisturized & apply sun screen to the areas that your cold sores normally pop up. Talk with your physician about supplementing with lysine.

Question 4

can herpes appear other places than lips mouth eyes and genitals? i get cold sores on my lips often but now i have had breakout on hands arms back

Accepted Answer

Yes: Herpes can appear throughout the body. Common infection of the skin or mucosa may affect the face and mouth (orofacial herpes), genitalia (genital herpes), hands (herpetic whitlow), eye (herpes keratitis) and even brain (herpes encephalitis). Please consult your physician to make sure that you do not have a spread of herpatic infection.

Question 5

how can i get rid of cold sores on my lips?

Accepted Answer

Change acidity level: As you know canker sore as all fungal infections live and reproduce in an acid medium meaning a low ph.
Before taking any antifungal medication, i would like you to try rinsing and only rinsing 3 to 4 times a day specialy @ bed time with milanta or any antiacid liquid.
I'm sure you will have a positive response within 48 hrs.

Question 6

i get cold sores on my lip. i just got one but ive been taking valacyclovir for two days. i put ointment on it, washed my hands and then masturbated. im freaking out. can i spread it to my genitals?

Accepted Answer

: Self transfer of HSV from one part of the body to another is rare, and only occurs during the initial infection with herpes. Since you have longstanding recurrent oral herpes, your immune system prevents you from infecting your penis or anywhere else. Don't worry about it. Your oral herpes will remain only in your mouth area and never show up anywhere else.

Question 7

i had my first cold sore in april on upper lip edge , followed by a translucent looking pimple on forehead which had big white head in few days (this was in july) is it also a cold sore ? i tested positive for hsv 1. can i get cold sores on forehead?

Accepted Answer

: It would be rare to have an HSV1 outbreak on the forehead, but not impossible. If you have similar sores in the same location, herpes would be more likely. If not, probably that one episode was not herpes.

Question 8

how come when i get cold sores its a lot worse than most people? my whole top lip swells and my lip splits till it heals.

Accepted Answer

Everyone is unique: I am sorry to hear that your cold sore outbreaks are especially bad. Some people just have worse outbreaks than others. If you have such severe outbreaks, do your best to avoid stress, and go to your doctor at the first sign of a cold sore. Acyclovir if prescribed within the first 48 hours has been shown to decrease the length and severity of outbreaks. Hope this helps!

Question 9

i get cold sores.. it went away but still pain in lip where is was and jaw..

Accepted Answer

Post  herpetic pain: Post herpetic neuralgia can cause skin disturbances after the sores are gone. This can be felt as pain, itching, pins and needles.

Question 10

i get cold sores. if i make out with someone when a cold sore is not present on my lips, what are the chances the person i kiss will get a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Amost: ZERO.....but remember you must be aware of the early symptoms (tingling etc) just before the lesions break out to be completely sure you don't infect your partner!

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

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Why do i get cold sores on my lips

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Why do i keep getting cold sores on my lip?

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I get cold sores on my lips, is it possible that i have given them to my 2 year old? he also has dots (kinda like pimples) on his face also.

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How come i always get cold sores on my lips?

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Can herpes appear other places than lips mouth eyes and genitals? i get cold sores on my lips often but now i have had breakout on hands arms back

A member asked:

How can i get rid of cold sores on my lips?

A member asked:

I get cold sores on my lip. i just got one but ive been taking valacyclovir for two days. i put ointment on it, washed my hands and then masturbated. im freaking out. can i spread it to my genitals?

A member asked:

I had my first cold sore in april on upper lip edge , followed by a translucent looking pimple on forehead which had big white head in few days (this was in july) is it also a cold sore ? i tested positive for hsv 1. can i get cold sores on forehead?

A member asked:

How come when i get cold sores its a lot worse than most people? my whole top lip swells and my lip splits till it heals.

A member asked:

I get cold sores.. it went away but still pain in lip where is was and jaw..

A member asked:

I get cold sores. if i make out with someone when a cold sore is not present on my lips, what are the chances the person i kiss will get a cold sore?

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