Changes in weather conditions disappoint some people with the appearance of such a nuisance as a sore lip. 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 completely cured, 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 itching and redness occurs at the site of localization, then one or more vesicles 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 infectious. It is in these sores that the highest concentration of the herpes simplex virus is contained. At this stage, it is necessary to minimize contact with a sick person. It should have separate dishes, soap, a towel, etc. During this period, you can not kiss a person who has a sore on his lips, do not smoke one cigarette with him for two. Any bodily contact should be excluded, including oral sex.
A decrease in immunity, pregnancy, the onset of the menstrual cycle, hypothermia, overheating, emotional stress, malnutrition or a prolonged diet can provoke the activity of a frozen herpes virus. People whose sore lips regularly appear usually know what contributes to their appearance, and try to prevent this.
Herpes virus has several types, but types 1 and 2 are more widespread. It was previously believed that the first provokes the disease solely 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 in doubt and don’t know
what herpes looks like on the lips, the photo clearly shows you the clinical picture of the disease. Such sensations and the process of ulceration can not be confused with anything.
In order to prevent the activation of the herpes virus, it is necessary to exclude all provoking factors. Stimulate your immunity, take vitamin complexes regularly, eat rationally and balanced, give up 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 sooner. Treat it every hour with an alcohol solution, this will speed up the healing process. Ordinary toothpaste quickly dries up wet sores. Carefully peel off the film on the inside of the shell of the chicken egg and attach to the place of their localization. It is also useful to apply cotton wool soaked in aloe juice, in lemon or orange juice, in a solution of valocordin or in
tincture of motherwort to sores
. All these methods are aimed at the speedy healing of ulcers. The use of these methods of alternative treatment in combination with antiviral drugs will speed up the healing process at times.