Cold Sores
(also called facial
herpes, labial herpes
or orofacial herpes)
are caused by a virus,
usually herpes simplex
virus type 1 (HSV-1),
which is passed from
person to person by
direct contact with
infected skin or saliva.
Most people are infected
with HSV-1 for the
first time during
childhood. The first
infection, known as
a primary infection,
is not accompanied
by symptoms in 70%
of individuals. If
symptoms do occur,
they most often include
a fever, flu-like
symptoms, a sore mouth
and a sore throat
(pharyngitis).
Painful blisters
can occur on the
tongue, in the mouth
and near and on
the lips. These
blisters are most
often mild. The
blisters, which
develop into ulcers,
last for approximately
12 days. The number
of blisters generally
peaks at about 6
days and then decreases.
There can be neck
pain and enlarged
lymph nodes. The
lymph nodes can
be seen or felt
as bumps below the
skin. There can
be bad breath and
drooling. In severe
cases, children
may refuse to eat
or drink because
of the pain caused
by the infection.
In such cases, their
guardians should
visit a physician.
In older people
(such as teenagers)
who become infected
with the virus for
the first time,
the symptoms may
be more severe than
in young children.
The sore throat
and flu-like symptoms
may be difficult
to distinguish from
glandular fever.
Recurrent
Cold Sores (HSV-1
Infection):
Infection with HSV-1 can cause
recurrent symptoms,
commonly known as
cold sores. Most
people are infected
with HSV-1 but only
one-fifth to two-fifths
are thought to develop
cold sores. Many
people, who experience
cold sores, have
two or three outbreaks
(recurrences) each
year. Recurrences
are shorter and
there is generally
less discomfort
than during a primary
infection. Blisters
tend to be more
localized than during
a primary infection
and normally heal
within 8–10
days. Pain subsides
quickly, often in
4–5 days.
The triggers for
a cold sore outbreak
are not certain
but may include
sunlight (UV light),
fever, stress, or
surgical procedures
(e.g. dentistry).
Cause of Cold
Sores
Cold sores
are caused by
the herpes simplex
virus, usually
by type 1 (known
as HSV-1). The
other type of
herpes simplex
virus, HSV-2,
usually causes
genital herpes
In general,
we are infected
with HSV-1 when
we are children;
in the majority
of these initial
(“primary”)
infections,
there are no
symptoms
Usually, the
virus infects
our mouths.
Some children
experience mouth
and gum symptoms
(“gingivostomatitis”)
or a sore throat
(“pharyngitis”).
You
get Cold Sores due
to virus reactivating
in our bodies
Once HSV-1
has entered
our bodies,
it never leaves.
The virus moves
from the mouth
to quietly reside
(“remain
latent”)
in the central
nervous system.
In approximately
one third of
people, the
virus can “wake
up” or
reactivate to
cause disease
When reactivation
occurs, the
virus travels
down the nerves
to the skin
where it may
cause blisters
(cold sores)
around the lips,
in the mouth
or, in about
10% of cases,
on the nose,
chin, or cheeks
Many people
who suffer from
cold sores are
aware in advance
that a cold
sore is about
to break out
— they
have a tingling
or burning feeling,
redness, itching,
or pain (“prodromal
symptoms”)
around their
lips or mouth
Cold sore
outbreaks may
be influenced
by stress, menstruation,
sunlight, sunburn,
fever, or local
skin trauma.
The Virus that Causes Cold Sores is Infectious
30%-60% of
children below
10 years of
age are infected
with HSV-1.
They have acquired
the virus from
family and friends
through sharing
utensils or
toothbrushes,
and from kissing
The virus
is transmitted
from cold sores
and also when
there are no
symptoms, as
it can make
copies of itself
on the skin
in the absence
of a blister.
This phenomenon
is called “asymptomatic
shedding”
By 50 years
of age, 80%-90%
of us harbour
HSV-1 because
we have caught
it from someone
close to us
HSV-1 can
sometimes be
transmitted
to newborn babies
by family members
or hospital
staff members
who have cold
sores; this
can cause a
severe disease
called neonatal
herpes.
The
Virus from Cold Sores
can infect other areas
of the body
People can
transfer the
virus from their
cold sores to
other areas
of the body,
such as the
eye, skin, or
fingers; this
is called “autoinoculation”
Eye infection,
in the form
of conjunctivitis
or keratitis,
can happen when
you rub the
cold sore, then
rub your eyes
before washing
your hands
Finger infection
(“herpetic
whitlow”)
can occur when
a child with
cold sores or
primary HSV-1
infection sucks
his/her fingers
HSV-1 can
infect your
genital area
if you engage
in oral sex
with a partner
with a cold
sore
Early Treatment Can Help Eliminate the Cold Sore
Some products
can accelerate
healing if they
are used at
the prodromal
stage of the
cold sore
Frequent hand
washing minimizes
the risk of
transferring
the virus to
other areas
of your body
Cold Sores - Prevent and Treat Them
Cold
sores are very common
and quite contagious.
Sometimes referred
to as fever blisters,
cold sores are caused
by the herpes simplex1
virus (HSV-1). They
can appear as a
single blister or
cluster of them,
often recurring
in the same location,
including on and
around your lips,
nose, chin or cheeks.
Cold sores are often
confused with canker
sores, but canker
sores are actually
sores or ulcers
that occur inside
your mouth, and
are not contagious.
Causes and Triggers
We
are usually infected
by the virus when
we are children,
and once the virus
enters our bodies
it never leaves.
Most of the times,
the virus quietly
hides or sleeps
in our central nervous
system, but certain
triggers cause it
to "wake up"
and cause cold sores.
Common triggers
include stress,
menstruation, sunlight,
fever, dry chapped
lips, or local skin
trauma.
How a Cold Sore Develops
Many
people who suffer
from cold sores
know when one is
coming by the distinctive
(and often dreaded)
tingling or burning,
redness, itching
or pain they feel
around their lips
or mouth. This is
the first stage
of a cold sore and
these symptoms are
sometimes called
prodromal symptoms.
This first stage
can happen very
quickly - from a
few hours to a day
or two. You might
even go to bed without
any symptoms and
wake up to find
you have a cold
sore!
The next stage of
a cold sore is the
formation of one
or more blisters.
After the blister(s)
has developed, it
breaks and an unsightly
yellow crust forms.
Within a few days
this crust falls
off and leaves behind
a pinkish skin that
heals without a
scar. The entire
process usually
takes between 8
to 10 days.
It is important
to remember that
cold sores are contagious.
The virus can be
passed from person
to person and from
one area of your
body to another
through skin-to-skin
contact - even when
blisters are not
present. The virus
is often transferred
by kissing or oral
sex, as well as
by hands or fingers
that have touched
a cold sore. The
virus can even be
passed by sharing
cups, cans, glasses,
eating utensils,
towels and food
items such as sandwiches.
Cold Sore Treatment
You
can't cure or prevent
cold sores, but
you can take steps
to reduce how often
they occur and shorten
the length of an
outbreak.
Cold sores often
clear up without
treatment in 7 to
10 days. Early treatment
during the initial
tingling or burning
stage may stop the
blister from forming,
or help the cold
sore heal faster
once it has formed.
It's good to know
that there are certain
antiviral products
that can help. Also,
herbal and homeopathic
preparations are
known to stimulate
the immune system
of the affected
individual so as
to combat the virus
and cause healing
of the outbreaks.
Cold Sore Prevention
You
can take steps to
guard against cold
sores - to prevent
them from occurring
and to prevent the
virus from being
passed to other
parts of your body
or to other persons:
Use
a lip moisturizer
regularly to prevent
your lips from
becoming dry or
chapped.
Try
to avoid cold
sore triggers
such as stress
or overexposure
to the sun.
Limit
your exposure
to the sun or
UV lamps, and
always use a sunscreen
lip balm with
an SPF of at least
15.
During
times of high
stress, consider
trying relaxation
therapy.
Keep
your immune system
strong by maintaining
a healthy diet
and getting enough
sleep.
Avoid
kissing and skin
contact with people,
especially children,
while blisters
are present.
Avoid
sharing food,
cups/glasses/cans,
utensils and towels
when blisters
are presen
Keep
your hands clean
- wash them frequently
to avoid passing
on the virus or
infecting other
areas of your
body.
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Symptoms caused
by HSV 1 infection (HSV
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the following areas
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