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Herpes Labialis

Health Encyclopedia: Herpes Labialis (Oral Herpes Simplex)

Definition

Herpes labialis is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small and usually painful blisters on the skin of the lips, mouth, gums, or lip area. These blisters are commonly called cold sores or fever blisters.

Alternative Names

Cold sore; Fever blister; Herpes simplex - oral

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Herpes labialis is an extremely common disease caused by infection of the mouth area with herpes simplex...

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Expert & Community Posts

The Herpes Alzheimer’s Connection

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...disease on a herpes website. But the virus behind cold sores may also be the major cause of... Read more »

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Health Guide

Herpes labialis (oral Herpes simplex)

...avoid infecting others (see Prevention). Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Herpes labialis usually disappears spontaneously in 1 to 2 weeks. It may recur. Infection may... Read more »

Herpes labialis (oral Herpes simplex)

Cold sore; Fever blister; Herpes simplex - oral Symptoms Warning symptoms of itching, burning, increased sensitivity, or tingling sensation may occur about 2... Read more »

Herpes labialis (oral Herpes simplex)

... Cold sore; Fever blister; Herpes simplex - oral Prevention Avoid direct contact with cold sores or other herpes lesions. Minimize the risk of indirect spread by thoroughly washing... Read more »

Birth acquired herpes

...practices can help prevent the mother from acquiring genital herpes. Individuals with "cold sores" (herpes labialis) should avoid contact with newborn infants. If the individual with a cold sore... Read more »

Fever blister causes

...there are medications that will relieve the pain and itch and speed the healing of the blister. See herpes labialis (oral herpes simplex) for details. Read more »

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Medications

Denavir Top Uses and How to Use

...medication is used to treat "cold sores/fever blisters" (herpes labialis). It can speed up... Read more »

Valtrex Oral Uses and How to Use

...Valacyclovir is used in children to treat cold sores (herpes labialis) and chickenpox (varicella... Read more »

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