Caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), cold sores are often also referred to as cold sores, or ”cold sores”.
Changes in temperature, cold, sun exposure, stress, or lowered defenses… are just some of the causes that favor the appearance of cold sores, an extremely contagious and recurrent oral infection.
Caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), cold sores are often also referred to as cold sores, or ”cold sores”. Before delving into the solution, Laboratorios Urgo explains what cold sores are, what the causes are, and what we can do to prevent their appearance.
WHAT IS HERPES LABIAL AND WHAT IS THE REASON FOR ITS APPEARANCE?
Herpes labialis is a wound that usually appears in the mouth and on the lips and is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1), producing swelling, redness, itching, and burning.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 67% of the world’s population under the age of 50 is infected with HSV-1. Once the “cold sore virus” is contracted, it remains inactive for most of the time, but factors such as stress or fever can activate it, triggering the formation of cold sores. Very contagious, cold sores can manifest 4 to 6 times a year among people who suffer from it regularly.
The most common triggers are physical or psychological stress, fever, cold, flu, fatigue, jet lag, lowered immune system, sun exposure, cold, menstruation, and hormonal changes.
Herpes infections are especially contagious when symptomatic, but can also be transmitted in the absence of symptoms. Therefore, it is key to start treating fever from the first symptoms of tingling, itching, burning…
Herpes labialis is a wound that usually appears in the mouth and on the lips and is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1).
Although the Herpes Simplex Virus cannot be eliminated, there are effective solutions to treat fevers and simple gestures that will help us prevent its spread.
HOW CAN WE PREVENT THE APPEARANCE OF COLD HERPES?
Mouth-to-mouth contact is the easiest way to spread the virus that causes cold sores. Therefore, it will be essential to avoid kissing or contact with the affected area. Other easy tips:
-Do not touch the fever. Avoid contact with fever and if it occurs, wash your hands well with soap.
-People who suffer from fevers should be careful not to touch newborns or immunosuppressed people. It is also important not to share everyday objects such as towels, glasses, or any object that may have been in contact with the fever.
-Avoid camouflaging your warmth with makeup. It is not recommended to scratch the area in case of itching and cover the fever with makeup. The virus is extremely contagious and there is a risk of contaminating your makeup or lipstick, for example.
Laboratorios Urgo has URGO Calenturas Filmogel, an effective solution for the protection and treatment of injuries and symptoms of fevers. URGO Calenturas Filmogel forms an ultra-discreet, insulating and comfortable film that: relieves itching, stinging, and burning; avoids contagion; limits the outbreak of fever and the formation of blisters and scabs; and promotes healing.
With 2-in-1 action, it acts from the first symptoms of the onset of fever (tingling, itching, stinging…) until its complete disappearance. Effective in all stages of fever.
