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Are you more apt to develop shingles if you have frequent cold sores?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes there are chances, however, there are not many cases developing shingles.
But if you do its no surprise.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoNO they re not, but they are part of the herpes family.
Cold sores are caused by the oral herpes virus.
Shingles are caused by the chicken pox virus, herpes zooster.
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Can you get shingles from fever blisters on lips?
You can't get shingles from cold sores. They are both caused by viruses in the herpes family, but cold sores are caused by herpes simplex, and shingles is caused by varicella zoster virus (chickenpox virus).
Can you get a body rash from cold sores?
Cold Sores (herpes virus) are from the Varicella Virus which also causes Chickenpox and Shingles so yes.
Can l lysine be used for anything other than cold sores and shingles?
It can be used to treat bell's paulsy and it can help improve circulation. But it's mainly used to treat cold sores. Lysine is a more natural antiviral. Shingles are slightly different, they are caused by chicken pox not cold sores.
What cold pimple like sores on the stomache mean?
If you mean that you have a rash on your abdomen that looks like cold sores, it could be shingles. See your health care provider for a diagnosis.
What are some of the side effects of the shingles vaccine?
Some of the side effects of the shingles vaccine are cold sores on the mouth, lips, face and the private parts. There is also fevers, chills, sweats,etc.
What are the active viruses?
Active viruses are causing a disease at this time. Some can become dormant for a time and can be reactivated. Examples are cold sores and shingles.
What can be used to control viruses?
Antiviral drugs are most often designed and developed to combat specific viruses and sub-categories of viruses: HIV, Flu, Herpes, Shingles, Cold sores, Canker sores, etc.
Can you use bactroban for cold sores?
Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.
Do you get cold sores from the wind?
You don't get cold sores from the wind.
Are cold sores contagoues?
Cold sores are very contagious.
Are cold sores airborne?
Cold sores aren't airborne.
Does polysporin work on cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by a virus, and polysporin is not active against viruses, so it won't work for cold sores.
