usually cold sores are hsv1. if you've never been tested for herpes before though, always a good idea to seek out a type specific test to see what your hsv2 status is too periodically.
have you tried taking antivirals in the cold sore dose at the very first sign of a cold sore about to start to try to ward one off?
My first one was about 3 years ago. I've gotten about 5 maybe 6 to date. Obviously it's embarrassing and if there's something I can take to ease my mind about one popping up...I will.
Also, should I be tested to find out what type I have? I've never had any abnormal test results come back, but I've had these cold sores...it's a little confusing.
we don't have info on daily suppressive therapy with valtrex and oral herpes :( will it hurt to take it? no it will not. how often were you getting cold sore recurrences?
Thank, I did...it's perioral dermititis.
I would still like your input on taking the Valtrex daily for cold sores.
you need to have this rash looked at. sounds more like impetigo than it does your herpes.
grace