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Monday, May 16, 2011

How to Deal with Herpes Lips?

Most of us have either myself or other people have seen nasty pimples on the edge of the lips that long draw to a head, and then there is a nasty scab. The people call it "cold" or "fever". So what this disease really is and how to fight this scourge?

So, a little research. What is - this "cold" on the lips? In medicine, it is caused by the herpes simplex virus type-I. Research scientists, it is present in the body in 90% of the people. There are several types of virus. In some recent evidence that different types of herpes viruses can pass from one to another.

The herpes virus that causes "cold" on lips, again hitting the body, stays there for life. Although opinions differ about this. Some doctors argue that it is not life, but "only" 60 years.

According to statistics, approximately one in five Russians manifested herpes on the lips from 2 to 10 times a year. And only 5% of all human beings are immune to herpes simplex virus. The reasons for this medical is still unknown.

How do you get herpes? The virus gets into our body, usually in early childhood. But the virus itself may never manifest itself "in all its glory" and the person may simply not know about its existence in his body. An infected person transmits the virus from saliva, and therefore is not recommended to lick the spoon or pacifier, is intended child, as some mothers - to disinfect and allow the baby to kiss, who has a rash on his lips.

Once in the body, the virus reaches the nerve endings and is awaiting a prosperous time for its revitalization. The catalyst for the virus can become when lowered immunity, and it often occurs just in the fall and winter. Herpes can also be activated by cold, menses, stress and exhaustion, hypothermia or overheating.

Stages of the disease. When the disease began its development, it has 4 stages. But the most important of them, in my opinion - the first. That's when you can influence the course of the disease and its duration. In the first stage you start to feel slight tingling sensation at the place where is going to appear "cold", redness and itching. Right now we should start to actively use medical devices, which can often be completely prevented disease development.

In the second stage appears a small vial of liquid. At the third stage of the bubble bursting, and it implies a colorless liquid, and in its place, a small sore. Important! It was at this moment you are the most infectious to others! And precisely because of the painful and extremely unpleasant appearance annoys people the most is this phase.

A few tips.

 Trite but true - especially the need to carefully observe all rules of hygiene! This will help not only you but also will protect those around you from this disease. Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching the sores. At the time absolutely contraindicated to kiss, enjoy with a friend one lipstick (it should not do, even if you're not herpes), and also drink from the same glass with someone else.

 Do not attempt to remove the formed crust. Still in their place will be new, but you will become contagious. At the time of illness, use of individual dishes.

 Apply healing ointment no hands, and cotton buds. So you buried a stray infection in the wound.

 If the illness continues for more than 10 days, consult a dermatologist as "cold" may be not just the disease itself but a symptom of other diseases that require specialized treatment.

Stay healthy and do not be ill!

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