Cold sores are a viral infection that causes painful lesions around the lips or inside the mouth.
The symptoms include itching, tingling and the appearance of blisters that break and form painful sores.
Cold sores are mainly transmitted through direct contact, such as kissing or touching infected lesions.
Stress, sun exposure, fever and health problems can trigger cold sore outbreaks.
There is no definitive cure for cold sores, but there are treatments to alleviate symptoms and reduce recurrence.
Treatment may include antiviral ointments, analgesics and local care to speed up healing.
Avoiding triggers, such as stress and sun exposure, can help prevent outbreaks. Additionally, avoid direct contact with infected people during active outbreaks.
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Cold sores are a viral infection that causes painful lesions around the lips or inside the mouth.
QUAIS SÃO OS SINTOMAS DO HERPES LABIAL?
The symptoms include itching, tingling and the appearance of blisters that break and form painful sores.
COMO É TRANSMITIDO O HERPES LABIAL?
Cold sores are mainly transmitted through direct contact, such as kissing or touching infected lesions.
QUAIS SÃO OS FATORES DESENCADEANTES COMUNS DO HERPES LABIAL?
Stress, sun exposure, fever and health problems can trigger cold sore outbreaks.
EXISTE CURA PARA O HERPES LABIAL?
There is no definitive cure for cold sores, but there are treatments to alleviate symptoms and reduce recurrence.
COMO SE TRATA O HERPES LABIAL?
Treatment may include antiviral ointments, analgesics and local care to speed up healing.
QUANTO TEMPO DURA UM HERPES LABIAL?
Generally, cold sore symptoms disappear within 2 to 4 weeks.
COMO POSSO PREVENIR O HERPES LABIAL?
Avoiding triggers, such as stress and sun exposure, can help prevent outbreaks. Additionally, avoid direct contact with infected people during active outbreaks.
O HERPES LABIAL É CONTAGIOSO?
Yes, cold sores are contagious, especially during an active outbreak. Avoiding direct contact is essential to prevent the spread.
QUANDO DEVO PROCURAR ASSISTÊNCIA MÉDICA PARA UM HERPES LABIAL?
If symptoms are severe, last more than two weeks or recur frequently, it is advisable to seek medical advice.
