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Difference between herpes and normal blisters?
Hello,
Over a year ago, i got infected with hsv1. Ever since i have never had any symptoms. Today, some small blisters (looks like filled with something) showed up on my lips (outer lips). They are painless ones. How do i know if this is because of herpes or not?
Also sometimes very small blisters show up on my fingers and they are also painless. What could it be?
Over a year ago, i got infected with hsv1. Ever since i have never had any symptoms. Today, some small blisters (looks like filled with something) showed up on my lips (outer lips). They are painless ones. How do i know if this is because of herpes or not?
Also sometimes very small blisters show up on my fingers and they are also painless. What could it be?
Not really sure if i got infected through sexual activity or since i was a child.
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Just to be clear, by "outer lips" I assume you mean labia majora. First of all, HSV1 outbreaks in the genital region are becoming more popular over the past couple of decades, but this is largely dependent on the types of sex acts being performed (i.e. cunnilingus for HSV1 to be passed from the oral to genital region). Secondly, not all HSV outbreaks are painful. Many people are asymptomatic or have such mild symptoms that they don't realize they are having an OB (lucky them?, though not really because they potentially spread it without knowing). I would recommend going to your doctor or a health clinic and getting checked out, they are professionals and they are there to help. Plus if you're exhibiting symptoms that's the best time to get seen (for a more accurate diagnosis). Hopefully AuntieJessi jumps in and provides you more insight on testing, and in general.
Hey cris,
Sorry for not clarifying that my blisters showed up on my (mouth) lips not in body.
Sorry for not clarifying that my blisters showed up on my (mouth) lips not in body.
Sorry for the confusion on my part. If you have blisters at the edge of your lips, in a cluster, and they are fluid filled then there is a good chance you're dealing with an HSV1 outbreak. There are other conditions that can present similarly or be mistaken for herpes, but if your in pain or they tingle, and they are clustered that's a fairly good indicator of HSV.
Outbreaks can occur due to stress, diet changes, or other things affecting your health. About 58% of the US population between 14 and 49 have it. There are all sorts of treatments to help speed up or aid in recovery, everything from prescriptions to apply Abreva, to doing nothing. Most lesions take about one to two weeks to go through their cycle. With medication or treatment you could cut that down to 4 days. If you're thinking about seeing a doctor it's best to do so when symptoms are presenting, like now.
Outbreaks can occur due to stress, diet changes, or other things affecting your health. About 58% of the US population between 14 and 49 have it. There are all sorts of treatments to help speed up or aid in recovery, everything from prescriptions to apply Abreva, to doing nothing. Most lesions take about one to two weeks to go through their cycle. With medication or treatment you could cut that down to 4 days. If you're thinking about seeing a doctor it's best to do so when symptoms are presenting, like now.
Thank you so much for answering. Actually blisters i have are painless. How’s this herpes are going to affect my life? I have read that we shouldn’t kiss children for example so they don’t get infected. How can i deal with it
That's great that there is no pain. To be sure it is actually HSV1 perhaps it's worth getting it checked, especially if the sores are still present and can be cultured. IF it is really is HSV1 I wouldn't worry to much, you'll just have to be mindful when you feel one coming on and take proper precautions. Obviously I wouldn't kiss or share cups and utensils (before, during, and a couple of days after an outbreak), and I am always mindful about handwashing. You can get prescribed medication to help manage it and reduce the number of OBs, you can look into natural treatments (not cures), or you can simply let them run their course. Personally I take Folic Acid, L-Lysine, Omega-3, and a few other supplements (zinc, D3, B-complex) then up these if I have an OB. Having an healthy diet and working out a few times a week can also boost your immune system and is worth doing regardless. Lately I have been looking into zinc supplementation, and topical zinc application to help speed up healing. The clinical research is fairly conclusive that zinc does help most people (not all). Most people are vitamin deficient across so many, so it's little wonder simply getting up to baseline would help people heal faster.
One good thing, OBs generally occur less as time goes on. Your body starts to learn how to manage it, and if you don't let it stress you out that's a big step in the right direction. I suffered numerous OBs every year for about 8 years, but they diminished in the last two. Hopefully some of this is helpful.
One good thing, OBs generally occur less as time goes on. Your body starts to learn how to manage it, and if you don't let it stress you out that's a big step in the right direction. I suffered numerous OBs every year for about 8 years, but they diminished in the last two. Hopefully some of this is helpful.
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