Where does the cold on the lips, and what to do
Educational Program Health / / December 19, 2019
Where does the cold on the lips
Cold on the lips there is always the same pattern. First felt the unpleasant itching and tingling - this means that soon Draw bubbles with a liquid inside that will hurt and itch. After some time, they will burst and covered with a crust, and then disappear. The entire life cycle of bubble lasts 7-10 days.
Rashes appear due to the herpes simplex virus - common infection that can not be cured. She lived for years in the body.
Usually it does not affect humans, but in the period of exacerbation there are the same bubbles. This happens when:
- Other diseases: SARS, Exacerbation of chronic infections, injuries.
- Strong stresses.
- Fatigue and exhaustion.
- Sunburns.
Sometimes herpes activated in women before menstruation.
How to treat rashes
For the treatment of herpes simplex there are ointments and pills with acyclovir. They did not destroy the virus forever, but will help to remove sores faster. More for healing sores and scabs dexpanthenol ointment applied.
When the bubbles burst, so that the infection does not spread, it is possible to use antiseptics, only without the alcohol. For example, chlorhexidine or miramistin.
In order not to irritate the inflamed place during the aggravation should not eat spicy, sour and salty, use lipstick and aggressive cleanser.
How dangerous herpes labialis
Herpes viruses much, they cause chickenpox and shingles lichen, Roseola, and in severe cases - serious diseases, even cancer.
Herpes simplex such horrors are not involved, only from time to time to remind about their existence rashes.
If this happens at least five times a year, nothing serious - just treated and follow health. But if the cold comes out more often, it is a signal to the immune system problems - need to be surveyed.
Sami unpleasant sores, prevent there, and another burst bubbles may get another infection, then it will be harder to recover. In severe cases, when the body is weakened immune deficiency, herpes simplex encephalitis may lead toCold sores.
How not to catch a virus
It little chance. According to WHOHerpes simplex virus, The world's nearly 70% of the population infected with the virus and the infection occurs in childhood.
Herpes simplex is transmitted primarily by direct contact. The most infectious period - when the bubbles have large and may at any time break. Then the contents together with the virus appears outside.
But even if the virus is no visible symptoms, people can be infected (and do not even know about it). A virus can be transmitted with the saliva, on the dishes, even a sneeze. Resist infection is almost impossible, but there are precautions.
How to strengthen the immune system
Herpes is activated when immunity weakens. Logically, if the virus is already in the body and it does not pull out, then you need to work from within and does not give a reason to jump herpes sores in the form.
But the immune system - a system to improve the state of which really only a way of life. Immune modulators and stimulants have no proven efficacy, though many pharmacies. But daily exercise, healthy food and getting enough sleep - a good way to help yourself.
From one walk herpes labialis is dissolved. But if you make it a rule every day to actively carry out 30-40 minutes in the fresh air, it is possible that this will be the last cold.
Can herpes occur not only on the lips
There are two types of herpes simplex. First just causes the common cold on the lips. The second type - the cause of genital herpes, in which the same sores and blisters appear on the genitals.
Sometimes the first type of virus also leads to rashes in intimate placesPatient education: Genital herpes.
But it is only those cases that are clearly visible. In general, herpes lives in the nerve tissue, and therefore may appear anywhere there's nerves. The easiest way to his mucous, so herpes may suffer internal organs, mouth and eyes. So, if you have herpes intensified, it is better to take time off from the contact lens or carefully observe hygiene, when you put them on or take off.
How to behave with herpes not to pass it on to others
The man, who aggravated a disease must observe certain rules:
- So far we have not been rash, not to kiss other people.
- To avoid oral sex.
- There is a separate dishes.
- Do not share your healing ointments.
- Wash your hands after touching the inflamed area.