did my cold sore Spread

[SOS10]

i am not sure if i have a cold osre or not. there is a white raised bump on my lip..has been here about 5 days, and has not become scabbby or crusty like a cold sore does, but im still note sure.But now i have tiny red dots on my butt. if this is a cold osre could it have spread and given genital herpes?

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

I do not think the cold sores could have led to these red bumps. Genital herpes is caused by HSV type 2 while cold sores are usually caused by HSV type 1.Although it is likely for HSV type 1 to infect other areas of the body , this is not very common except in cases wherein frequent contact and immuncompromised states are to be considered. Cold sores are persistent and recurrent. They may last for quite sometime and given the right triggers like stress, lack of sleep or poor nutrition may recur.

Wash your hands always and avoid touching the affected areas unnecessarily. One differential for the bumps in the buttocks may be folliculitis.

[BhumikaMD]

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.