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No, A cold sore is contagious from the being of its life to the end of its life on your lip. It can be spread by sharing a bottle or a glass, kissing on the lips or even touching the col sore and then touching someone or somewhere else. I highly recommend that you go to your local pharmacy and ask for something that you can put on to it.
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Could you get cold sore from allergies?
Yes, they're contagious. If someone has a cold sore and you drink out of their cup you could easy be contaminated.
How long after a cold sore scab is gone are you contagious for?
You are contagious while you have any signs or symptoms of a break out. After the sore has healed wait 4-6 days then you shouldn't be as contagious as you were during a break out.
Kissing and cold sores?
Kissing can pass cold sores which are contagious. But cold sores are more likely to be passed when the person you're kissing has any signs of a cold sore. So if you or your partner has a cold sore then avoid kissing on the mouth until the cold sore is completely gone.
What type of sore throat is not contagious?
Sore throat caused by environmental conditions is not contagious.
What does it mean if your cold sore is yellow?
That is a natural part of the healing process but you are still contagious. Up utill the cold sore is completely gone you can still pas it on. Don't touch the cold sore, if you have to wash your hands after touching it. Don't cover it with mke up, that will only aggravate the sore. Apply some cream like Abreva to the sore regulaly to help speed up the healing process.
Does lemon juice kill cold sores?
No. Cold sores are from the herpes simplex virus and lemon juice won't help them. Yes, it will burn when you put it on the cold sores, but that is all. I have found that there are over the counter creams that work.
Can a child catch a cold sore from toys that a child with a cold sore has?
Only if the toy touched the cold sore in some way, and then touched the other child's mouth. yes
Why are you itchy sore and weeping?
poison oak or ivy, get it checked out. if it's weeping, it's going to spread.
Can you kiss someone with a coldsore if you already have the virus?
Do not kiss a girl friend if you have a cold sore.
What to do if already have the breakout of cold sore?
Don't freak out, they are very common to have. They can also be easily treated with over the counter cold sore creams. Apply one of them regularly to the cold sore until it's gone. Cold sores are contagious during a break out so try to avoid things like kissing on or around the lips, sharing utensils or drinks when you have a cold sore. If it's a sever break out you may want to see your doctor and get some antiviral medication.
Can you pass the cold sore virus onto someone by kissing them even if you don't have one at the moment Or can it only be transmitted if you have a cold sore on your lip?
yes you could pass it on fast to your partner. Yes. Some people are 'asymptomatic' which means they don't have any signs. i.e a coldsore/herpes but can still be shedding the virus and be infectious. Herpes can remain dormant for years, so it is also possible your partner has had it for a long time and is only having their first outbreak now. It doesn't necessarily mean you gave it to them.
Can cold sores be passed on to somebody else?
YES they can. Cold sores are caused by a contagious virus called oral herpes. They are commonly passed by kissing when some one has a cold sore an kisses some one that doesn't have them. It's also slightly possible to get cold sores by sharing utensils or drinks with some one that has a cold sore. It's safer to kiss and share food when some one doesn't have any signs of a cold sore.
