Get rid of pesky cold sores—fast.
May 16, 2019*Immediately cancels Tinder dates for the whole week.* Call them what you like—cold sores, fever blisters, or if you prefer to get technical,—all refer to those annoying blisters that emerge around your mouth and lips. Even though they're highly contagious and common, it doesn't make them any less painful and embarrassing.
. Some people who have HSV-1 are lucky enough to never show physical symptoms, while others get occasional flare-ups. The bad news: Once you catch HSV-1, you have the virus forever.Okay, before you freak out, let us remind you that cold sores are extremely common. They're spread through direct contact with someone who has an active lesion, says Dr. Zeichner. Cold sores are most contagious when they're active and oozing fluid.
Sharing drinks, towels, and razors can also spread HSV-1. Lending your BFF lipstick? You might want to rethink that, too. And of course, you can also spread the virus from kissing and having oral sex. strong."Get plenty of sleep, stay away from sunlight, and avoid direct contact with someone who has an active cold sore," says New York City dermatologist Rachel Nazarian, MD. You should also avoid irritating foods that might aggravate the area and slow healing, and consider taking a daily multivitamin, she adds.As they heal, cold sores tend to scab over and crust .
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