Change in weather conditions disappoints some people with the appearance of such trouble 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 whole Earth. Herpes can not be cured completely, it remains with a person for life. Subsequently, under the influence of adverse factors, periodically there are sores on the lips.
Herpes has several stages of development: first there is an itch and redness at the site of localization, then one or more vesicles appear, then they burst and form wet sores that eventually dry out. At the initial stage, when only discomfort and minor itching is felt, it is possible to prevent the disease by taking antiviral drugs based on acyclovir. This, perhaps, is the only medication that helps with herpes. But remember that it also does not completely kill the virus, but only dulls its activity. In the period of the formation of soaking 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 the sick person. It should have a separate tableware, soapware, towels, etc. In this period, you can not kiss a man who has a sore on his lips, do not smoke one cigarette with him for two. Any physical contact should be excluded, oral sex including.
To provoke the activity of a frozen herpes virus may decrease immunity, pregnancy, the onset of the menstrual cycle, hypothermia, overheating, emotional stress, malnutrition or a prolonged diet. People who have a sore on their lips appear regularly, usually know what makes it appear, and try not to let it happen.
The herpes virus has several types, but the 1 st and 2 nd type are more common. Previously it was believed that the first provokes the disease exclusively on the lips, and the second is the cause of genital herpes. To date, the relationship between them has been established, and there is no clear division.
If you doubt and do not know what the herpes looks like on the lips, the photo shows you clearly the clinical picture of the disease. Such feelings and the process of forming a sore 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 regular vitamin complexes, eat rationally and in a balanced way, stop smoking, do not drink alcoholic beverages.
If the sore on the lips still "pleased" you, then use several tips to get rid of it more quickly. Treat it every hour with alcohol solution, this will speed up the healing process. Usual toothpaste quickly dries wet sores. Carefully remove the film from the inside of the eggshell shell and attach to the site of their localization. It is also useful to apply a cotton wool soaked in aloe juice to leaks, in lemon or orange juice, in a solution of valocordin or in a motherwort infusion. All these methods are aimed at the early healing of sores. The use of these methods of folk treatment in conjunction with antiviral drugs will accelerate the process of recovery at times.