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Are Outbreak Of Cold Sores Due To Herpes Simplex Virus?

I have been suffering from herpes simplex virus 1 since the age of 13 and am now 28 years
old and residing in Bangalore. When I get cold sores on the left side of my lower lip and
I have been so tired of having many outbreaks and am fed up of taking pills and
applying creams when I get a cold sore.
Please suggest a permanent cure for my herpes simplex virus 1.
Wed, 24 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain Herpes simplex virus 1 is the causative virus for cold sores and it is a recurring infection..
Once you are exposed to the infection, the virus remains in the body for the lifetime and as the viral count reduces the infection seems to subside but still the virus is present dormant in the nerves and over the skin surface..
As soon as body immunity goes low the virus re-proliferate and there is an outbreak..
The only way you can prevent an outbreak you should consult an Infectious Medicine Specialist and get evaluated and he can advise you blood tests to check for viral count and give you a long course of antiviral medications like cyclovir, Valacyclovir, Famicyclovir etc..
It will help in reducing the frequency of outbreaks and still if there is an outbreak continuing the antivirals as well as add up topical antiviral ointment..
Also prevent exposure to any other infected individuals and maintain a good oral as well as genital hygiene..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Are Outbreak Of Cold Sores Due To Herpes Simplex Virus?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain Herpes simplex virus 1 is the causative virus for cold sores and it is a recurring infection.. Once you are exposed to the infection, the virus remains in the body for the lifetime and as the viral count reduces the infection seems to subside but still the virus is present dormant in the nerves and over the skin surface.. As soon as body immunity goes low the virus re-proliferate and there is an outbreak.. The only way you can prevent an outbreak you should consult an Infectious Medicine Specialist and get evaluated and he can advise you blood tests to check for viral count and give you a long course of antiviral medications like cyclovir, Valacyclovir, Famicyclovir etc.. It will help in reducing the frequency of outbreaks and still if there is an outbreak continuing the antivirals as well as add up topical antiviral ointment.. Also prevent exposure to any other infected individuals and maintain a good oral as well as genital hygiene.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.