Are cold sores contagious if you kiss someone?
The virus of cold sores can spread from the mouth to other parts of
the body via the fingers, the nose and also the eyes can be infected.
The practice of oral sex can cause contamination of the genital area by
the virus and cause small ulcers in the genitals of the sexual partner.
Better to be extremely cautious during the cuddles, kisses and sexual
relationships, the virus is contagious to all stages of eruption from
the first tingling to open lesions. Only after the blisters are totally
dry is the risk of contamination removed. In case of cold sores, it is
better to keep your distance with loved ones.
In case of cold sores, it is better to keep your distance from your
partner. Avoid as much as possible cuddles, kisses and especially oral
sex.
What is in a cold sore cell?
The cold sore is an infectious disease, contagious and recurrent, due
to a virus whose name is herpes simplex. The virus belongs to the same
family as chicken pox, shingles, Epstein-Barr virus (responsible for
infectious mononucleosis), cytomegalovirus, and herpes No. 6
(responsible for a disease called exanthema).
The virus of oral herpes affects skin and mucous membranes. It is
transmitted by direct contact. In the first contact with the virus
(primo infection), it is an inflammatory reaction (red coloration of the
skin and appearance of blisters). The virus will stay in the nuclei of
skin cells and cause their destruction. It is this mechanism that
explains the formation of vesicles characteristics of herpes skin. The
virus persists later in the nerve ganglia, facilitating the return of
the infection usually at the same location.
Should you pop cold sores?
Perhaps one of the most unsightly areas and uncomfortable for cold
sores or spots is on the lips. Sometimes they may be big enough that
everyone can notice them. However, these pimples can often also make it
difficult to eat or talk if they become large enough and painful enough.
Therefore, you should focus on treating them right away to improve both
your physical and emotional state.
Improper of popping of cold sores can lead to spread of the infection
which leads to more outbreaks of skin infection. As you should never
touch a cold sore to prevent spreading you should certainly never pop
it.
Genital herpes how is it caused through cold sores
The virus is transmitted orally or by cross contamination with the
fingers, Genital herpes affects mainly the genitals, anus, buttocks and
thighs. In women, the areas most affected are the vulva and sometimes
the cervix. In males genital herpes essentially affects the penis, the
foreskin and sometimes even inside the urethra.
Genital herpes is noted by itching and tingling followed by the
formation of blisters on the penis / vulva in the rectal area, even on
the mouth, depending on the type of sex engaged in. For women there may
be a burning sensation when urinating or when they having sexual
relationships.
Does anyone get cold sores from drinking orange juice?
Not unless you are sharing the same glass or straw with someone that
has the virus. That is probably where the rumour came from, it’s not the
contents it is the glass that passes the virus
Does nail polish remover help stop cold sores?
Any alcohol base product such as perfume or nail polish remover will
dry the effected area and if applied as soon as you feel a cold sore,
but nail polish remover is pretty harsh on delicate skin. To treat cold
sores you can either apply a cream you find in pharmacies. You can also
dampen the spot with water and then apply baking soda and repeat. The
most important application is the evening before bedtime as when
sleeping you do not touch your lips and the product would have time to
act. | 
