Change in weather conditions disappoints some people with the appearance of such a nuisance as a sore on the lips. The reason for this phenomenon is the activity of the herpes simplex virus, which lives in the blood of 80% of the population of the entire Earth. Herpes cannot be cured completely, it remains with a person for life. Subsequently, under the influence of adverse factors, sores on the lips periodically appear.
Herpes has several stages of development: first there is itching and redness at the site of localization, then one or more bubbles appear, then they burst and form weeping sores that dry out over time. At the initial stage, when only discomfort and slight itching are felt, the disease can be prevented by taking antiviral drugs based on acyclovir. This is perhaps the only medication that helps with herpes. But remember that it also does not completely kill the virus, but only dulls its activity. During the formation of weeping sores, a person becomes contagious. It is in these sores that the highest concentration of the herpes simplex virus is found. On theAt this stage, it is necessary to limit contact with a sick person as much as possible. He must have separate dishes, soap accessories, a towel, etc. During this period, you can not kiss a person who has a sore on his lips, do not smoke one cigarette for two with him. Any physical contact must be excluded, including oral sex.
Provoke the activity of a frozen herpes virus can be a decrease in immunity, pregnancy, the onset of the menstrual cycle, hypothermia, overheating, emotional stress, malnutrition or a long diet. People who get a sore on their lips regularly usually know what contributes to its appearance, and try to avoid it.
The herpes virus has several types, but types 1 and 2 are more widespread. It used to be that the first provokes the disease exclusively on the lips, and the second is the cause of genital herpes. To date, a relationship has been established between them, and a clear separation no longer exists.
If you are in doubt and do not know what herpes looks like on the lips, the photo shows you a clear clinical picture of the disease. Such sensations and the process of formation of an ulcer cannot be confused with anything.
In order to prevent the activation of the herpes virus, you need to exclude all provoking factors. Stimulate your immune system, take vitamin complexes regularly, eat rationally and balanced, stop smoking, do not drink alcoholic beverages.
If the sore on the lips still "pleased" you, then use a few tips to get rid of it as soon as possible. Treat it every hour with an alcohol solution, this will speed up the healing process. Ordinary toothpaste quickly dries out weeping sores. Carefully remove the film from the inside of the chicken egg shell and attach to the place of their localization. It is also useful to apply a cotton swab dipped in aloe juice, lemon or orange juice, valocordin solution or motherwort tincture to sores. All these methods are aimed at the speedy healing of ulcers. The use of these alternative methods of treatment in combination with antiviral drugs will speed up the recovery process at times.
