Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum.  ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
 | 

coldsores or fever blisters

by Redfsky62, Sep 28, 2008 11:19PM
After we have really hot weather or really cold weather a nice sunshiny day will occur and I will get sores on my lips that spread to two or three spots and they hurt like nobodys business or these coldsores or feverblisters caused by the sun bringing out a virus in my system?
Member Comments (1)

by BhumikaMD, Sep 29, 2008 12:32PM
Hi,

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, and they're contagious. Signs and symptoms of cold sores include:
-Small, painful, fluid-filled blisters on a raised, red, painful area of your skin
-Pain or tingling, called the prodrome, often precedes the blisters by one to two days
-Usual duration of seven to 10 days

Cold sores usually appear on your lips. Occasionally, they occur on your nostrils, chin or fingers.

Cold sores generally clear up without treatment in seven to 10 days. If you experience frequent bouts, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication to treat cold sores.

Let us know if you need any further information.

Regards.
Related discussions
Post Comment
To
Comment
Post Comment
Recent Activity
Heatherm4 CD1
April2 commented on photo
4 hrs ago
stubby226 commented on Set Worry Straight, w...
6 hrs ago
Dazon50 You can avoid having ulcers by adapting to the situation: ...
anonymous1107 joined this community
Welcome them!
8 hrs ago
April2 commented on An update
12 hrs ago
April2 is eating red and green M & M's. :)
April2 commented on photo
13 hrs ago
RSS Expert Activity
Sleep Apnea and Nighttime Urination...
2 hrs ago by Steven Y Park, MD
Body Builders, Kidney Failure, and ...
2 hrs ago by Steven Y Park, MD
When Your Cold Is Not A Cold
Dec 09 by Steven Y Park, MD
Community Members