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appearance of oral herpes
First off: as of last bloodtest I was negative for both HSV I and HSVII. I check this board regularly and know the doctor's opinion on bloodtests, I vs. II, and the like.
My question has to do with the appearance of oral herpes--since as of 3-4 months ago I was HSV1 negative, the question in particular has to do with the appearance of PRIMARY oral herpes infection. I know HSV I orally is not a big deal at all, but I would appreciate a fuller answer than "don't worry, the majority of the population has HSVI orally," and so on...I already know this ;)
So--starting 2 days ago,I noticed a slight irritation on my lip. This hasn't changed much in appearance during the following 2 days. 2 small bumps (about the size of a a computerized period . . ) on the red part of my lip. More specifically--about 4-5 millimeters from the edge of where the lip meets facial skin, and 4-5 millimeters from the corner of my mouth itself. It's pretty difficult if not impossible to notice these unless I push my lip out with my tongue to stretch the lip on the skin back--then they're easy to see. No real pain, maybe slight irritation when eating certain foods.
Now--does primary oral herpes usually occur on the line where the lip meets the skin, rather than on the "soft" part of the lip? (and is the location I am describing considered the "soft" part of the lip?) I am also a heavy smoker--could this be angular stomatitis (sp.?) If this goes away and then recurs in the same spot, are there other mouth/lip irritations that would do this in a similar manner besides HSV1? Should I stop worrying and just shut the hell up? ;).
I know this is trivial but a reasoned response would be much appreciated...happy holidays!
My question has to do with the appearance of oral herpes--since as of 3-4 months ago I was HSV1 negative, the question in particular has to do with the appearance of PRIMARY oral herpes infection. I know HSV I orally is not a big deal at all, but I would appreciate a fuller answer than "don't worry, the majority of the population has HSVI orally," and so on...I already know this ;)
So--starting 2 days ago,I noticed a slight irritation on my lip. This hasn't changed much in appearance during the following 2 days. 2 small bumps (about the size of a a computerized period . . ) on the red part of my lip. More specifically--about 4-5 millimeters from the edge of where the lip meets facial skin, and 4-5 millimeters from the corner of my mouth itself. It's pretty difficult if not impossible to notice these unless I push my lip out with my tongue to stretch the lip on the skin back--then they're easy to see. No real pain, maybe slight irritation when eating certain foods.
Now--does primary oral herpes usually occur on the line where the lip meets the skin, rather than on the "soft" part of the lip? (and is the location I am describing considered the "soft" part of the lip?) I am also a heavy smoker--could this be angular stomatitis (sp.?) If this goes away and then recurs in the same spot, are there other mouth/lip irritations that would do this in a similar manner besides HSV1? Should I stop worrying and just shut the hell up? ;).
I know this is trivial but a reasoned response would be much appreciated...happy holidays!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
See the Terms and Conditions of the Med Help forums. The same person is not permitted to post a new thread more often than every 6 months. Although I do not always enforce it if the question or issue is new, the one you started today is simply a repeat of the same kind of question you have asked twice before. I deleted it. The symptom you described does not sound like herpes.
HHH, MD
HHH, MD
and appearance on inside of lips would stereotypically also be a cluster of blisters, etc., the same as "classic" outbreak appearance on outside of lips?
and would you generally feel rather sick during a primary infection?
and would you generally feel rather sick during a primary infection?
Forgot to mention: they are slightly raised, which is how I noticed them in the first place.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
When primary oral herpes causes symptoms, generally there are multiple sores inside the mouth, not on the lips; plus sore throat. The general rule is that initial oral herpes occurs inside the lips, recurrences on or outside the lips. Given your blood test results, yes, you should stop worrying about herpes.
Merry Christmas--- HHH, MD
Merry Christmas--- HHH, MD
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
