cold sore
It is an infection of the lips, mouth, or gums with the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small, painful blisters commonly called cold sores or fever.The herpes infection occurs only by physical contact with the infected person, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic, because sometimes you can carry the herpes and not suffer manifestations of it, either because it is in the incubation period or because there herpetic secretions.
Once infected, the incubation period lasts from 3 to 7 days, but may take longer. During this period there is hardly any symptoms. The first to appear are itching, tingling and burning sensation in the affected area, which is more reddish. At 24 hours, the swelling and emerge as small vesicles grouped in bunches, quite painful, after two or three days break or erode, causing the formation of small vesicles ulceritas where they were. These ulcers last three to four days, after which they begin to be covered with a crust that also three days later, begins to detach. This moment shows us complete healing of the injury.
The main symptoms of cold sores begin to disappear after one or two weeks if not used any specialized treatment. But it is advisable to follow for cold sores treatment prescribed by a physician, using antiviral medications to reduce significantly prolongation and decrease pain.
Doctors recommend gently washing with antiseptic soap and warm water blisters. With this what you try will not extend herpes by any area of the body. Apart for pain or apply ice or heat to the affected areas in order to diminish the pain.
The suggestions for preventing future outbreaks include applying sunscreen or a lip balm containing zinc oxide when you are outdoors. A moisturizing balm to prevent lips from becoming too dry may also help.
