Let's learn about cold sores and herpes.

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Cold sores, blisters?? What is the difference between stomatitis and herpes??

 

When I am tired or stressed, I often get cold sores on my lips.

But strangely, this blister only keeps appearing in people who have had it once, and those who have never had it before don't get it, you know?

This... is a virus that causes blisters on my body. I heard that there are people who have it and people who don't.

 

Are canker sores and herpes the same thing? Or are they different?

 

To get to the point, they are similar concepts, but they are clearly two different children.

 

Have you ever had small blister-like bumps form because your lips are tired?

When I am really tired, my lips swell up and get all puffed out. I heard that's called herpes stomatitis.

Not only the lips but also the gums can become uncomfortable and sore, leading to stomatitis. These are caused by the herpes virus. It has started to become active.

It's not gum inflammation.

 

Herpes virus is a virus that invades the human nervous system. Usually, it causes no symptoms, but when the body is tired or immune function drops, it forms blisters on the lips and gums.

 

There are various types of herpes viruses.

Shingles, known for its extreme pain, is also one of the herpes viruses.

 

It is said to be on a different level from what is generally called inflammation.

That's because it's called a virus, not bacteria.

 

 

Infection

Infections are usually transmitted through contact.

It is usually transmitted through saliva, so if someone in the family is infected, it's better to use separate dishes, towels, etc.

 

 

<Treatment Methods>

There is no way to completely eliminate herpes from the body.

Once infected, it seems to stay with you for life... So, some people get it once and it keeps coming back, while others seem never to have experienced it at all.

 

When herpes blisters appear, people apply acyclovir at the pharmacy.

There is also a medication you can take for this.

You can apply ointment to your lips, but if it occurs on your gums, it would be much better to get a prescription for medication from a dentist.

Because it is washed away with a needle.

 

If herpes occurs like this, eating well, applying treatment properly, and resting well will probably make it go away quickly.

 

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