Because you already have an oral infection, and you can't re-infect yourself. Its not a spreading issue with your own infection. The infection isn't just on your lips. Herpes infects nerve groups, and the nerve group that oral herpes infects actually covers most of the face. The most common location for outbreaks is the lips, which is why you've only had outbreaks there.
You might just be having a severe ob, or its something entirely different, like a reaction to something.
I would get it checked if its concerning you so much.
AJ
Also ,
it is possible to spread inside though. I have seen pictures online of the oral ones, inside the mouth. I usually don't freak out like this but this is something new.
So why can't I spread it to myself inside my mouth if I can spread it to someone else that way?
Thanks for the reply btw.
You can get in inside the mouth on the gums, but this isn't usual with a recurrence.
You can also transmit it without someone having cuts or breaks in the skin if you are kissing a mucous membrane.
This might not be hsv1, though, and it would be a good idea to get it checked. It could be a reaction to a new toothpaste or mouthwash or something, or an indication of a bacterial infection.
AJ
I have seen conflicting answers on this matter. recently I had an ulcer on the base of my gum and on the gum a little. I did have cold sore recently but I am very careful.
So when I found this I freak out.
Now when I use a flashlight to inspect my mouth I can see tiny, tiny pimples on the roof and the back of my throat. I on't if they are normal but I am really upset.
Can they spread down my throat, can they spread inside of my mouth?
I always heard that you can only get recurrent herpes on your lips not anywhere else.
Please someone answer this.
Thanks