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Yes they scab over then stsart to heal. Break outs usually take any where from 1-4 weeks to heal depending on how sever they are. If you have one and it's taking a long time to heal, you may want to see a doctor and get treatment.
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What is the difference between a cold sore fever blister and herpes?
Canker sores an cold sores are not the same thing. Oral herpes is caused by a contagious virus. Cold sores can cause a lot of discomfort or pain and they affect the out side of the mouth. Canker sores are caused by bacteria and as far as I know they are not contagious. Canker sores are raise white slightly itchy masses that occuron the inside of the mouth.
What is common about the herpes virus?
It has nothing to do with colds or flu. Herpes are cold sores, chicken pox, Shingles, and genital herpes. They are all spread thru direct contact.
If you have one sore on your vulva is it herpes?
No, not all sores are herpes. You could have scratched your vulva and may not know of it. But to be sure, go to your local doctor for a double check.
What type of pathogen is herpes?
Herpes is a family of viruses that include cold sores, warts, and genital herpes.HSV or Herpes Simplex Virus. There are many types and they cause a variety of conditions from genital herpes all the way to something as mild as cold sores.the causative agent for herpes is the varicella zoster.
If you have herpes or have had the chickenpox does that mean that you are CMV positive?
No, cytomegalovirus is a separate virus from Varicella Zoster virus (the one that causes chickenpox) and herpes simplex virus (which causes genital herpes and cold sores and related illnesses). It is possible to have all three at the same time, but they are separate viruses and if you have herpes or have had the chickenpox, it does not mean that you are CMV positive.
A contra-indecation of a facial?
ringworm cold sores (herpes simplex) severe eczema severe psoriasis impetigo you can get all of these to the face it is called contra-indecation.
How can you prevent cold sores?
Well, cold sores are caused by all of the acid that goes into your mouth. For instance, maybe you're drinking too much soda. So, all you have to do is: -don't drink soda all the time -drink milk and water Hope I helped! Perhaps this person from the first answer is thinking of canker sores that are inside the mouth. Cold sores/fever blisters are the same thing. Their medical name is Herpes simplex 1. It is not the same as genital herpes simplex 2 but the same family. Herpes (cold sores,fever blister) is a virus with no cure. Once you got it you got forever. But the intensity and frequency drastically decrease the as the years go by. So there is no way to prevent an outbreak but there are certain triggers: a fever (hence the names-fevers come with colds) & time in the heat and sun (because it makes your body hot). Only one thing was ever effective against mine & it was anti-perspirant. Put it right on the sore right thru the blister & then the scab stage. Where my sores would last up to 2 weeks - with anti-perspirant they were gone in 5 days max. It dries out the blister makes it scab in a 10th of normal time & then dries out the scab so much it falls off after 1 or 2 days. It makes sense, of course, cause anti-perspirant is made to keep skin dry .
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.
Do all cold sores blister and crust?
All cold sores do blister and crust.
Are the small hard pea-size bumps on the inside of your wrists and shins and behind your ears swollen lymph nodes?
This may be a sign of herpes, get checked out, symptoms are swollen glands i lower region of upper legs,swelling/sores in area, when you pee it hurts if the open bumps are in the area, all and all very uncomfortable! It seems to come around alot during menostartion. This may be a sign of herpes, get checked out, symptoms are swollen glands i lower region of upper legs,swelling/sores in area, when you pee it hurts if the open bumps are in the area, all and all very uncomfortable! It seems to come around alot during menostartion. This may be a sign of herpes, get checked out, symptoms are swollen glands i lower region of upper legs,swelling/sores in area, when you pee it hurts if the open bumps are in the area, all and all very uncomfortable! It seems to come around alot during menostartion.
How does herpes zoster differ from varicella zoster virus?
When a person gets chickenpox, the rash will go away but the virus is still in the body and becomes dormant. If the virus becomes active again in the nerves, it is then called herpes zoster or shingles. This usually occurs when a person becomes older, but only in a small percentage of the population. Herpes simplex causes the cold sores or genital herpes.
Are cold sores contagious when they are not visible?
Yes, they can be. As long as your body has the bug it can be given to other people if for example, they were to come within contact of your mouth like kissing Although it is true that cold sores can be spread when you dont have an outbreak...it is highly unlikely. If the lips arent irritated you will most likely be fine to come into contact with them. You don't need to worry, the virus is only contagious when it is activated and causes a sore on your mouth or genitals depending on which virus it is. If other people come into contact with this sore then they may acquire the virus, but I think everyone has had a cold sore in their life and has this virus laying dormant in their bodies. It's just that some people suffer more than others.
