Herpes (Herpes simplex) or Cold Sores
What is Oral Herpes (commonly called Cold Sores)?
Cold sores, also called fever blisters, are caused from the herpes simplex virus
(HSV). Cold sores are small, painful, fluid-filled blisters or sores that appear on the lips, mouth, throat, cheek,
chin, nose or fingers. Oral Herpes, or cold sores are very common. It is estimated that 80% of the population have
been exposed to the herpes simplex virus, HSV-1.
Oral herpes can be caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2, but
typically, HSV-1 is above the waist. Genital herpes is usually caused by HSV-2, and generally below the waist.
However, HSV-1 causes about 80% of all oral lesions and only about 20% of genital lesions.
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Suggest use for Herpes: Take 2 tablets every 4 hours at the first signs of
infection.
May be used preventively by taking 1 tablet twice each day prior to an outbreak potential.
What are the Symptoms for Oral Herpes or Cold
Sores?
"Prodromal Symptoms" such as pain, itching, or tingling, often precedes the
blisters by one to two days. You may have a a sore throat, or swollen glands in your neck. After the prodromal
stage, blisters appear, they usually break open, and leak clear infectious fluid, and then crust over lasting 2–24
days.
Canker sores are not the same thing as cold sores. Cold sores usually occur on the
outer lip, but canker sores are found inside the mouth. Sometimes people mistakenly associate canker sores with
cold sores. Oral Herpes usually appears on the roof of the mouth or the gum area. A sore in the soft tissue of the
mouth is usually a canker sore.
Herpes Whitlow, herpes occurring on the fingers, is often contracted from touching
cold sores. Practice good hygiene and wash your hands as soon as possible after touching cold sores or sensitive
areas in the prodromal stage to prevent spreading the
virus.
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