Herpes simplex on the lips: symptoms, causes and treatment

Unattractive blistering on the lips with a crust – it is nothing but herpes simplex. And this formation is often called "cold on the lips" or "fever." This viral infection can sit in the body for years without showing itself. And as soon as the immune system weakens, herpes quite unexpectedly “blooms”. It not only spoils the appearance, but also brings discomfort, especially to women who are used to paying a lot of attention to their face. What is the nature of such a disease, why does it occur, and how to cure it – You will learn about all this in the material of the Internet publication estet-portal.com.

Herpes simplex: what it looks like and how it progresses

Herpes simplex on the lip – the sight is not pleasant. After all, this disease has the form of small grouped bubbles, inside of which there is a transparent liquid. After a while, they burst, and a crust appears instead. The diameter of the bubbles usually varies from a few millimeters to 3 centimeters. Such a cold is usually localized on the red border of the lips. However, it is not uncommon for rashes to occur on the gums, nose, cheeks, in the region of the nasolabial triangle.

According to statistics, from 80 to 95% of people around the world – they are carriers of the herpes virus, which does not manifest itself in any way.

A viral infection can stay in cells for a long time without showing itself in any way. But in some cases, it activates and appears quite suddenly.

"Cold on the lips" usually proceeds easily, in several stages:
1.    At the initial stage, burning, itching and tingling are felt in the lips. Redness begins to appear.
2.    A few days after the first stage, small blisters with a clear liquid inside form on the affected area. Their sizes are increasing.
3.    Bubbles, having reached a large size, begin to burst. In their place, open wounds appear, from which lymphatic fluid flows.
4.    The sore is covered with a crust that protects it from infections.
5.    The wound is gradually tightening,

If a person is sick with

herpes simplex for the first time, the illness may be more severe. Often, the above symptoms are accompanied by fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, and muscle pain. Young children may have herpes stomatitis.

From the onset of the disease to complete recovery, 1-2 weeks pass. However, the duration of the labial "cold" can take much longer if the person's immunity is too weak, he did not follow the rules of hygiene and did not follow the recommendations of the attending physician.

Despite the fact that herpes is successfully treated, relapses of this disease are observed, for someone every six months, and for someone – once a month. Especially often "fever on the lips" makes itself felt in the autumn-winter period, as well as in early spring, when the immune system is weakened.

What triggers the appearance of "colds on the lips"

Often the causative agent of the disease is the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). But such a disease can also be caused by the genital herpes virus (HSV-2). "Cold on the lips" is contagious. It is easily transmitted from one person to another at the stage of burst bubbles. This happens in the following ways:

•    through common household items: dishes, towels, a mirror, and so on;
•    through kisses;
•    airborne;
•    from mother to fetus;
•    through oral sex when the partner is infected with genital herpes.

After a person has contracted and recovered from a herpes infection, the virus can lie dormant in the nerve cells of the skin, and after a while wake up and cause a relapse, and in the same place. The following factors usually provoke the appearance of a repeated illness:

•    viral and bacterial infections;
•    
cold;•    hypothermia;
•    overwork;
•    frequent stress;
•    hormonal changes associated with menstruation, pregnancy and other conditions;
•     hypovitaminosis;
•    negative effects of wind and solar radiation.

How to treat a disease: medicines and folk remedies

"Cold on the lips" often a cosmetic defect. But in some cases, this disease can give a complication in the form of lesions of the fingertips, the cornea of ​​​​the eye and internal organs. Therefore, it is so important to recognize the "enemy" in time. and start destroying it. Herpes simplex is treated with both medication and folk remedies. In the first case, doctors prescribe special antiviral drugs that stop the reproduction of the virus and promote wound healing. If you use ointments, apply them only with a cotton swab to avoid infection. First, treat the area around the wound, and then the sore itself.

During treatment, do not touch the sores with dirty hands and do not peel off the crusts. Also, don't put on lipstick or gloss to try to cover up a flaw. Otherwise, you can provoke additional inflammation. To moisturize the lips, it will be enough to apply hygienic lipstick.

And as for folk methods, the infusion of medicinal chamomile has proven itself well. It can be taken both internally and externally. To prepare this medicine, you need 1 tbsp. flowers pour a glass of boiling water and let the broth brew for 30 minutes. After that, it must be filtered and add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of 10% propolis infusion. Such a remedy should be taken in 1 tbsp. spoon 3 times a day. Also, do not forget to treat the affected areas with infusion, and then lubricate the lips with hygienic lipstick.

If you still have stage 1 of the disease, lemon balm essential oil will help alleviate unpleasant symptoms. They need to lubricate the affected area every two hours. In the event that you have tried all the methods, and the disease does not recede in any way, contact a dermatologist who will prescribe a thorough examination and recommend more effective methods of treatment.

Certainly, prevention is better than cure. Therefore, strengthen your immunity in the cold season and early spring, include more vitamins in your diet, walk in the fresh air, and avoid hypothermia and contact with those who have herpes. Only in this case you will keep the health and beauty of your lips.