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Aluminium cans give you cold sores?
There is no scientific evidence to suggest that aluminium cans cause cold sores. Cold sores are typically caused by the herpes simplex virus and can be triggered by factors like stress, sunlight exposure, or a weakened immune system. Using aluminium cans is not a known risk factor for developing cold sores.
How can you catch Impetigo?
Impetigo causes weeping sores, its the 'weeping' that is contagious. Be it via skin to skin contact, a towel or virtually anything. When the sores are fully scabbed they are not contagious, its only the liquid inside the sores that is contagious.
Can Vicodin cause tongue blisters?
I doubt the Vicodin caused the tongue blisters but it could have triggered the virus that is the cause of tongue blisters (canker sores on the tongue). They can be treated at the dentist office or a general practitioner's office. There is a solution that will help with the pain and treatment of the sores. If you have a dentist just go there and they will probably see you without an appointment since it only takes a few minutes to give you the solution.
Are cold sores only restricted to around the mouth?
No, they can happen on any skin.
Can you only get the virus by sharing of lip gloss if the person have the cold sores?
No, you can also get it by kissing.
Can popping a blackhead trigger cold sores?
Only if you haveherpessimplex virus already in you or on your hands
What would cause your hamster to lose hair on his nose and have sores around his mouth- The only thing I know for sure is that he chews on the bars of his cage pretty much all the time?
Yes, it may be from chewing on the bars but my hamster does that and hasn't got any sores from it. He/she may have injured themselves so the best thing to do is talk to a vet and see if they can help.
Are mouth sores 1 week before periods also a sign of pregnancy?
They shouldn't be, because mouth sores can either be canker sores ( bacteria) or cold sores (herpes virus). It would depend on if you had sex or not, and if your partner had a virus or not. Most likely it would just be that you caught a Herpes virus. In any case, pregnancy can only be determined by a check-up.
Can sterling silver ring cause an infectionI have never had a problem with them before but there are sores only on my finger where the ring was. what should i do?
Actually, silver has very powerful antimicrobial/bacterial properties, so its not the metal. You might have an allergy to something in the alloy?
Can amoxicillin help a fever blister?
No, cold sores are caused by a virus (Herpes Simplex) and since amoxicillin is an antibiotic, it would have no affect on the virus. Antibiotics only work to kill bacteria, they are not effective against viral infections. There are anti-viral medicines that can be prescribed for and do help relieve cold sores. Ask your doctor if your cold sore could be treated with an anti-viral.
What are small sores on lining of stomach called that are not ulcers?
Small sores on the lining of the stomach that are not classified as ulcers are often referred to as erosions. Unlike ulcers, which penetrate deeper into the stomach lining, erosions are superficial and affect only the outer layer. They can be caused by factors such as irritation from medications, alcohol, or stress. While they may cause discomfort, they typically heal more quickly than ulcers.
Your cat has sores all over her back and neck they are getting worse and wont go away?
It's important to take your cat to the vet for a thorough examination to determine the cause of the sores. They could be caused by various issues such as allergies, parasites, infections, or other medical conditions. Treatment will depend on the underlying cause identified by the vet.
