Herpes Cold Sore Ointment Recommendations - 3 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Transmission

Treat herpes labialis with acyclovir cream!!

 

Remember these three things to prevent family transmission!

1. Use personal plates, utensils, and towels!
2. Serve and eat separately when having a meal!
3. Maintain personal hygiene and ensure thorough disinfection

 

Was it because caring for the second child during his hospitalization for pneumonia in July was difficult?

Maybe I was physically exhausted because I was focusing hard on finishing my work before the vacation..

Or maybe it's because the body's immunity weakens during the summer.

Starting the day before my vacation, the border of my lips became itchy and uncomfortable.

Since it happened to be Saturday, the dermatology clinic was almost completely closed.

First, I left for a vacation on Sunday.

 

 

However, even on vacation, my lips are so itchy and painful, so I told my younger sibling...

If there is something bumpy around the lip border

They said it might be herpes? and told me to go to the pharmacy quickly.

 

I've heard of herpes, but I've never experienced it myself.

First, I went to the pharmacy and described my symptoms, and they said it looked like a cold sore and recommended GC Acyclovir cream.

They told me to apply it every 4 hours and to rest well without overexerting myself.

 

It is applied as a white, semi-transparent cream on cold sores and blisters.

Even when I search the internet, everyone talks about acyclovir for herpes.

 

Once you get a cold sore, also known as herpes labialis, it tends to recur easily. It is also highly contagious.ㅠㅠ

So, since arriving at the accommodation, I used separate towels, didn't kiss the children, applied ointment, and scrubbed thoroughly with soap.

I tried my best to prevent it from spreading to my family.

Thanks to that, my whole family hasn't been infected and is doing perfectly fine.

 

 

After about a day or two, something like a slight scaly layer has formed on my lips.

There was still itching and discomfort.

I really applied ointment for the entire vacation.

I don't like water play in water parks either.

I only took care of the second child, didn't go into the water much, and was careful to keep water away from the face.

 

 

And around the fourth day when returning home, some peeling like scales appeared around the lip border.

The itching has been greatly relieved.

Still, just in case, I applied acyclovir cream while being as cautious as possible to prevent infection.

 

 

And it has been 6 days since the itching started.

It started to peel off like white dead skin, and the dead skin began to come off.

Still, apply acyclovir for one more day.

The next afternoon, my lips returned to their original state.

 

 

 

 

What is lip herpes?

Why did this suddenly happen!!

 

Herpes is a type of virus that, when activated, causes infections on the skin and mucous membranes, leading to the formation of blisters.

It is said to be more likely to occur when immunity collapses.

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This mainly occurs around the mouth and is contagious, so caution is necessary.

 

The initial symptoms that cause the transmission of lip herpes begin with itching, followed by various other phenomena.

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Burning sensation, tingling, blisters filled with clear fluid at the site of occurrence.

 

If treatment is not received promptly, inflammation and pain worsen, and especially if a blister accidentally bursts, the scab becomes stuck.

It can cause secondary infections.

 

 

To prevent the transmission of lip herpes, the primary measure is to be cautious in daily life to avoid contact of the affected area with other people.

 

I also paid as much attention as possible, and fortunately, all the family members passed without any symptoms.

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If you avoid direct or indirect physical contact as I mentioned earlier, you can prevent the transmission of oral herpes.

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Using personal plates and towels, wearing masks, and eating separately are practices to prevent transmission.

 

Unfortunately, there is currently no way to completely cure herpes. ㅠㅠ

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However, to alleviate symptoms and prevent recurrence, medication and lifestyle modifications are necessary.

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Taking antiviral medications or applying topical treatments can help symptoms improve quickly and reduce the frequency of recurrences.

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In addition, it is important to boost immunity through sufficient rest, proper nutrition, and regular exercise.

Reduce stress as much as possible.

Fortunately, I treated it with acyclovir ointment, but I'm worried because recurrences happen frequently.

I'm also worried about its high contagiousness.

I will focus on maintaining cleanliness and hygiene as much as possible, strengthen my immune system, and reduce stress.