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Cold sore outbreak
Herpes simplex is a viral infection that mainly affects the mouth or genital area.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 33-year old female asked:
Suggestions for avoiding a cold sore outbreak?
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A 46-year old asked:
What can I do for a really bad first cold sore outbreak?
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A 40-year old asked:
Is kissing safe after a cold sore outbreak?
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A 37-year old asked:
How can I tell if i'm having a cold sore outbreak?
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A 33-year old asked:
What can be done for my serious cold-sore outbreak?
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A 45-year old asked:
Cold sore outbreak. What is the recommended dose of valrex?
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A 45-year old asked:
Is it ok to kiss if you are having a herpes or cold sore outbreak?
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A 40-year old asked:
My 4 year old is having a major cold sore outbreak. What can I do?
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A 16-year old female asked:
How can I prevent a cold sore outbreak? I think I may be getting one :(
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A 45-year old asked:
Does one's first cold sore outbreak mean that the virus was contracted recently?
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A 48-year old asked:
How long should I wait to kiss somoene after they have a herpes cold sore outbreak?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Can flossing cause a cold sore outbreak? Like if you do it too rough just to get the plaque build up out?
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A 29-year old male asked:
I get at least one cold sore outbreak monthly. They typically run 14-20 days. 5 sores right now. Why is it so hard to get an oral antiviral rx?
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A 27-year old female asked:
When is hsv1 contagious? Just before and during a cold sore outbreak? Or are you contagious at anytime, even if you never develop a cold sore?
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A 42-year old female asked:
My family member is having a cold sore outbreak and has been taking max dose of acyvlovir 800mg/5 times day for two days, but is now getting another cold sore. What is best course of action? Switch to valacyclovir?
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A 21-year old male asked:
So I might have had a small cold sore outbreak about a year ago, but I still have a scar from it. Is there anyway to get rid of the scar?
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A 23-year old male asked:
If I shared a straw with someone who has had a recent cold sore outbreak, can I take Valtrex (valacyclovir) as prophylaxis? If so, what dosage would be appropriate?
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A female asked:
Had hsv1 since childhood however I never had a cold sore/outbreak. is it safe for me to get a chemical peel or would it trigger an outbreak?
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A 26-year old female asked:
I gave my husband oral sex and a little more than 24 hrs later i have a cold sore outbreak when i didnt yesterday is it possible i gave genital herpes?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Cold sore outbreak, hair from infected area accidentally went into left eye. 7 days since outbreak, what are the chances i infected my eye? I have had cold sores on and off for 20 years. Freaking out!
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A 33-year old female asked:
When I visit the dentist 90% of the time I get a cold sore outbreak (I have been having cold sores since I was 5 Years old). My last outbreak was 4 days after dental cleaning. I have fillings to be done and dreading it. How do i prevent outbreak?
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A female asked:
I have HSV-2. For 3 days now Ive experienced lip twitching every few minutes. No cold sore outbreak yet. Lip twitching due to herpes or something else?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Can i catch herpes by fingering a girl who had a cold sore outbreak on her mouth only but nothing on genitals? Will the vaginal secretion will also be contagious?
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A 18-year old male asked:
So over a week ago I start having a cold sore outbreak and started taking prescribed acyclovir. The cold sores were scabbed over and going away until I woke up today with yellow skin around my mouth that burns but no new cold sores,what could this be?
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A 42-year old asked:
Could a raw food / juicing diet stop frequent cold sore outbreaks?
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A 16-year old female asked:
What foods should you stay away from to prevent cold sore outbreaks?
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A 26-year old female asked:
What can hydroxyzine hcl help with ? Can it help cold sore outbreaks ?
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A member asked:
Can citalopram(celexa) cause cold sore outbreaks to occur more frequently?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can you tell me how could i avoid cold sore outbreaks?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can stress increase cold sore outbreaks?
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