Cold Sore Articles:
Cold Sore Pictures
This webpage lists a range of cold sore pictures to give people any idea of what they look like. If you have similar symptoms to what is shown you would still need to contact your doctor or health care provider for a correct diagnosis as these pictures should not be used for self diagnosis.
Some of these photos are of extreme cases and are not what a typical cold sore break out looks like and will be quite disturbing.
Cold Sores pictures in and around the mouth
Cold sores are also commonly known as fever blisters, oral herpes or herpes labialis.
These lesions commonly occur on the mouth, lip and facial area, click the link above to view
pictures of the condition affecting these areas.
Nasal Cold sores are blisters and lesions that form in and around the nose. The link above shows pictures of people affected by nasal cold sores.
Ocular Cold Sores is an infection of the eye commonly caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1) and in rare cases can cause blindness.
Click the link above to see pictures showing the effects of ocular cold sores.
Photos of Cold Sores on the face
Cold sores on the face and cheeks are usually caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) and occasionally HSV2.
See the link above to see pictures.
Some people experience severe cases of cold sores. The above link shows pictures of these cases. These are worst case scenarios and are quite shocking. Viewing Discretion is advised.
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