Synonyms in a broader sense Herpes simplex, herpes simplex virus, cold sores, lip herpes, viral encephalitis, herpes simplex encephalitis Primary infectionFirst infection Most infected people often do not notice anything (90%) from the initial infection. They show a so-called asymptomatic course. Only about 10% of those affected show the typical symptoms. This primary infection usually … Herpes symptoms
Synonyms medical: herpes labialis, English: lip herpes Introduction Lip herpes is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), so it is a viral infection. There are two different viruses that are responsible for triggering cold sores, the herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (or human herpes virus 1 and 2). Both viruses belong to the … Cold sores
Trigger Many patients often ask themselves the question which factors cause the “dormant” herpes viruses to leave the nerve cells and cause acute lip herpes. Most researchers do not agree on this question either. However, psychological factors seem to play a decisive role in the onset of a relapse.Many patients report that particularly stressful situations … Trigger | Cold sores
Scars after lip herpes Many sufferers worry about whether lip herpes can leave scars. However, lip herpes usually heals without scarring. In some cases, small pink patches can be found on the lips after the cold sore has healed. These are not scars either. They also heal without consequences within several weeks. Only scratching open … Scars after lip herpes | Cold sores
Duration of lip herpes Lip herpes is a chronic recurrent disease. This means that the disease progresses in phases that occur with varying frequency over the course of a lifetime. These phases of the disease can be treated, but a final cure of the virus is not achieved. The duration of the phases of the … Duration of lip herpes | Cold sores
Can lip herpes be cured permanently? The annoying lip herpes is mostly caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1. Recently, there has been an increase in the number of people who have contracted lip herpes caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2. In both cases it is a virus that remains in the … Can lip herpes be cured permanently? | Cold sores
What is the best way to prevent lip herpes? There are various recommendations for the prevention of lip herpes, but they are very controversial. Over 85% of adults are already infected with the herpes simplex virus type 1. This is the most common cause of cold sore. The infection occurs in early childhood in the … What is the best way to prevent lip herpes? | Cold sores
