Pictures of Severe Cases of Cold Sores

Occasionally unlucky people experience severe cases of cold sores which can occur under certain circumstances such as a lowered immune system.

General cold sores are due to herpes simplex type 1 but when someone is infected by the more virulent herpes type 2 strain on the face the symptoms tend to be exaggerate and far more severe. Often this is caused by someone who is having a genital herpes outbreak having oral sex performed on them and spreading to the partners face.

It is important to follow hygienic practices in order to avoid spreading the virus to other areas of your body.

Very severe case of cold sores on the mouth, cheeks, chin and nose

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Severe case of cold sores appearing on the lips and tongue

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Man with cold sore lesions on his tongue and side of the mouth

Very severe outbreak of cold sores on lips and surrounding the mouth, also swelling of the top lip is present

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Woman with cold sore lesions that have spread all over her face

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Red, oozing cold sores on the lips of a male

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More cold sore information

Cold sores are highly contagious so there are a few precautions to take to avoid spreading the viral infection to other parts of the body or to anyone else.

PRECAUTIONS:

  • Try not to touch the cold sore as you could spread the virus to your hands and other parts of your body.

  • Keep your hands clean and if contact is made wash immediately with soap and water.

  • During an outbreak, avoid kissing or any other type of skin contact including oral sex with others.

  • Don’t share utensils including cups, spoons, towels, or razors when you have blisters.

  • It is especially important to avoid kissing or hugging babies, children or people with lowered immune systems.

  • If your child has a cold sore it is important for you to teach them good hygiene practices, if they are unable to do so it may be best to avoid sending them to day care or school until the blister is present and contagious.

Unfortunately there is no cure for cold sores, but there is an effective cold sore treatment available that can speed healing and reduce severity of symptoms quickly and easily.

Improving a person’s immune system is the single most important thing that can be done to reduce severe cold sore and herpes outbreaks. Read the Cold Sore Free Diet and Lifestyle Guide for the best way to do this.


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