#coldsores are herpes

[wellness-insights]

Herpes is a common viral infection that affects millions of people worldwide. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and can manifest as cold sores (HSV-1) or genital herpes (HSV-2). While herpes is primarily known for causing discomfort and sores on the skin or mucous membranes, a new study has shed light on its potential impact on the brain.

[positivesinglespage]

You're My Heaven On Earth!!

[batmanisagatewaydrug]

If you are willing, could you pass this to the oral herpes anon?

I've gotten cold sores my whole life. They seem awful the first time, but really aren't that bad in the end.

There's topical medications for outside your mouth (I recommend abreva), and inside you just need to be conscious and not bite down on them.

Also, you won't have them constantly. If I get them, they only last for a week at most, and 95% of the time they aren't there at all. Maybe once or twice a year. Just remove the layer of chapstick that you used so you don't accidentally give yourself a new coldsore a few days later.

The only real issue is that you have to be vigilant about not touching your mouth when you have them, at least not without washing your hands, or you could spread the virus to your eyes or genitals. They won't spread around your mouth while you have one (at least in my experience), so no worries there.

Again, I've gotten cold sores my whole life. No one has ever judged me for it or anything, and they are barely an inconvenience when I have them. It may not seem like it at this exact moment, but you will be fine.

manageable! manageable virus! thank you, anon!

[kittysdiary]

Chapter 4: Medical Esthetic Procedure Contraindications



So you’re considering getting some medical esthetic procedures done. That’s hot! But before you schedule an appointment or consultation here’s a quick guide of contraindications to be aware of!!

What is a Contraindication?

A contraindication is a condition we look for in the medical field that serves as a reason to not continue forward with a medical treatment due to potential harm the treatment may cause to a patient!

Laser Hair Removal:

Herpes and Cold Sores: Can you get laser hair removal with herpes or cold sores? Yes! But only if there is not an active breakout. We do warn the clients that the lasers we use are powerful enough to cause a herpes or cold sore breakout to occur so please proceed with caution!

Retinol: Use of Retinol’s are a huge no no! It can cause severe damage, burning or scaring if a laser is used! If you are on Retinol please stay off of it for 1 week before your laser hair removal procedure.

Seizures + Epilepsy: If you have a history of epilepsy please refrain from getting any laser or light treatment as it can induce seizures.

Bacterial Skin Infections: Infections can spread to other parts of the body if a laser is used.

Impetigo: This highly contagious superficial skin infection is something we as your medical esthetician should be aware of before continuing with treatment.

Cellulitis: This infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue should be cleared before you continue with any laser or light therapy.

Folliculitis: Laser treatments are not performed in areas of folliculitis but several hair removal lasers have been approved by the FDA for pseudofolliculitis barbae treatment.

Fungal Infections: Ringworm and Yeast Infections can not be treated with laser or light therapy until cleared.

Viral Infections: Active viruses are considered major contraindications for laser and light therapy.

Shingles: If there is an active outbreak laser treatment will not be used.

Common Skin Warts (HPV): Although some lasers are used to remove persistent warts, they are still considered contraindications.

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema): You will not be disqualified as a candidate for laser treatment, unless the outbreak is in an area of proposed treatment.

Open Lesions, Rashes and Sunburns: This includes open lesions from picking at the skin. Any unknown lesions or rashes will be considered contraindications. Sunburns are known to disrupt the skin barrier and are considered contraindications. Any suspicious lesions should always be evaluated by a physician prior to treatment.

Accutane: You must be off of Accutane for at least six months to a year, depending on a physician’s  preference prior to treatment with laser or light therapy.

Immediate Post-Operative Face Lift, Blepharoplasty or Neck Lift: Treatment is avoided for clients who are in post op from these treatments until a physician has given approval for laser or light treatment. 

Pregnancy and Lactation: Pregnancy and lactation are considered contraindications women who are pregnant or lactating, should wait after pregnancy + breastfeeding so a child will not be exposed before beginning or continuing laser or light treatment. 

Laser Tattoo Removal:

Laser tattoo removal shares the same contraindications as laser hair removal.

Red Tattoo Ink: Red tattoo ink is known to be allergenic. If you have experienced an allergic reaction to red tattoo ink, be aware that another allergic reaction may occur if a red ink tattoo is being removed by laser. 

Retinol + Accutane

Pregnancy and Lactation

Bacterial Infections

Viral Infections

Fungal Infections

History of Epilepsy or Seizures

Open Skin Lesions, Sunburns and Rashes

Microneedling:

Herpes + Coldsores: Please wait until an outbreak is fully healed! Estheticians can avoid microneedling the mouth area if you do have an outbreak but it is best to wait until the outbreak is fully healed to avoid any spreading.

Active Acne: Areas of active acne can be skipped over but if there is an all over outbreak it is best to wait.

Rosacea: Clients with vascular rosacea can receive treatment, but not pustular or nodular rosacea wait until the information has settled.

Atopy, Asthma, Hay Fever and Allergies: Any patient with a history of allergies maybe prone to urticaria, after needling due to the release of histamines.

Anticoagulants: Any supplements, known to prolong, bleeding time, may not necessarily be discontinued from treatment, but the risk of bruising increases.

Drugs and Supplements Associated with Photosensitivity: Any drug and supplement that can cause photosensitivity including Accutane is considered a contraindication. 

Fitzpatrick III and Above: Those with darker skin tones are not disqualified from treatment but it should be known that skin will appear puffy, bruising, if present might be visible in thin skinned areas and erythema (skin redness)  when super-imposed on brown, appears much darker. Patience with melasma or post. Inflammatory hyperpigmentation must understand that lesions will appear darker for several months before improving.

PSA: There are certain ingredients to avoid using when it comes to dermal needling. Ingredients to avoid include preservatives, fragrances, emulsifiers, emollient acids, dyes, coloring agents, and UV filters 

Before receiving a dermal needling treatment, you may be asked by your provider about allergy or medication, history, blood pressure/medication, bleeding disorders, eczema, psoriasis, immune system disorders, keloid, scarring, major illnesses, heart conditions, anemia and a lot of other general medical questions.

Body Contouring

Pregnancy and Breast-Feeding

HIV/AIDS

All forms of Cancer

Undergoing Chemotherapy

Immunodeficiency

Lupus

High Blood Pressure

Uncontrolled Diabetes

Keloid Scarring

Excessive Pigmentation

Vein Inflammation

Steroid Medication

Chemical Peels + Laser Resurfacing

Sunburn

Recent Surgery or Scars: Wait 6 months

Open Lesions, Skin Diseases, Inflammation, Varicose Veins, Infection, Metal Implants, Metal Screws, Metal Contraceptive Coil + Prothesis/Silicone Implants: Area will be avoided

Antibiotics: Must wait until completed medication course

Depilatory Creams: Wait 2 weeks

IPL or Laser Treatment: Area that received laser or light therapy must wait 2 weeks before receiving body contouring.

Areas with Botox: Wait 3 months before receiving body contouring.

Areas with Dermal Filler: Wait 2 weeks before receiving body contouring.

Sun Tan: Will be avoided

Chronic Inflammation: Speak with your healthcare provider before proceeding forward with a body contouring treatment.

PSA: Before receiving body contouring, your hydration levels will be checked your body must be 40% or higher for your hydration level. Hydration levels below 40% can cause cat like scratch sensations when receiving body contouring. Which is why low levels of hydration are considered a contraindication and you must wait until your hydration levels are at 40% before receiving treatment.



[telltale-apologist]

Hate being in public with my fuckin herpes outbreak (coldsores /neg)

[rainbowgothdisaster]

sometimes i wanna help normalize oral herpes since its harmless and usually asymptomatic and apparently ppl think coldsores/feverblisters are something completely separate (they're not)

but like. how tf do you go about that?

esp bcuz ive had it since i was super super young, drank after my nana when she had a coldsore or mum is asymptomatic and gave it to me in the womb, and then i didnt even learn that coldsores are herpes until health class in middle school and even after that ppl kept saying i was wrong. this shits just normal to me. i get stressed or get a cold or whatever and there's a bump next to my lips. sometimes i mistake it for a pimple and fuck my shit up and it hurts so fucking bad. or the other way around and i sit there not popping a pimple bcuz i think itll hurt.

i didnt start having anxiety over it until highschool. once i learned it was herpes and realized other ppl would too i thought ppl would bitch at me for it but generally i was fine. i didn't have many flair ups anyway. haven't had one in years.

you manage the stress ur immune system experiences and you stop a lot of shit from happening. like coldsores.

idk. maybe this achieves it? but im always worried that talking about it neutrally will get mistaken for positively bcuz that happens so fucking often. and making joking/satirical remarks like a blinkie advertising that would definitely get mistaken for promoting it.

weird thoughts. i have a pimple by my lip rn so i was reminded of it and remembered all the posts ive drafted about it.

[olympusrox]

Theree gotta be so many kids that have gotten coldsores or mouth herpes from sharing their vapes i swear

[sabrinayates]

HerpEase cure me from Herpes simplex virus

I am converted to herbs. My cold sores are totally gone, for about a year and three months now, since i used HerpEase by Dr Ofua Ofure of thegreatherbalhealinghome @ gmail .com (Call/whatsapp +2347055955394 ) I have not experience any outbreak, HerpEase is a herbal medicine for herpes simplex virus from Dr Ofua Ofure, it works more perfectly than Acyclovir, cause its not only cure the coldsores blisters but also eradicate the herpes virus from your body system permanently, I recommend it for anyone out here.

[ikno-io]

Explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV1), commonly known as oral herpes. Understand how to manage the condition effectively. read the full article: https://bit.ly/4eIuiBG #HSV1 #Herpes #OralHerpes #Health #ColdSores #Virus #Treatment read more: what is hsv1

[cherrisherry]

every time I get coldsores I'm like where the fuck did I get herpes from

Bitch you're a retired prostitute where the fuck did you think you got them from

[mosspapi]

Every time I get like. Eczema or a cold coldsore or smth in the corner of my mouth my brain immediately goes "Herpes Wilbur in the chat?" and it fucking kills me. All because that one (1) harmonica ylyl video Wilbur Soot did became a core part of my personality for like 3 months last year . It's inescapable.

[positivesinglespage]

I'll Always Love And Care For You!!

[batmanisagatewaydrug]

Hi there, I totally understand if you don't/want to answer this because its a stupid story in which i am a stupid person who makes stupid decisions despite knowing better, and also didn't do the right things at the right time. i am going to also navigate my moral failings at a point which ig might be a seperate ask idk we'll see. also its a whole long story and i have some kinda problem where i struggle to work outrelevant information, i'll prolly realise and then send a shorter ask later.

this time last year I slept with someone that had active herpes sores. they were on their first outbreak and were taking an anti-viral to deal with the symptoms. As a teenager I went through a brief period of sleeping around a lot after the end of my first relationship, with pretty much total strangers (i was around when you could use tinder as a 16 yr old, if that dates me at all) and at a routine sti appt several months after i'd 'calmed down' a nurse took a swab of a sore and said there was a good chance it was herpes though it might be too late to tell (clinics were once a week where i was and i wasn't prepared to travel 20+ miles on public transport to get it right time-wise, i know, wrong and i am sorry). the test came back negative but i just assumed i had and didn't get a blood test because of everything i'd been told about herpes. never had another 'outbreak', any signs of one i was straight on that bus and it never came up positive.

Fast forward to the future, I had had one partner that i disclosed that i may but had never had a positive test and we used protection every time. It really harmed my self-esteem and i felt unable to start another relationship after that breakup because disclosing felt like such a nightmare (I still feel I messed up in disclosure, even though they had coldsores on their face before we met, idk) but i then met this person, and we got on really well and as they had gotten theirs from a cheating partner, i felt like i should be as supportive as possible, especially considering at this time i also considered myself a person with herpes. I wanted them to avoid the shame and 'unfuckableness' i had been stuck with for years. When they said they wanted to fuck me, I went with it. I wanted to use protection, and they tried to talk me out of it (yano, feels better kinda thing) but i stuck with it because there are other reasons. The second time we slept together i caved to them though.

it ended up helping me though, as after they ghosted me for a month (i got covid rly soon two days after we last met and told them, then there was a kind of radio silence) i met another person and disclosed to them and they were cool with it. They got tested when they went back to their home country 1 and 3 months later they were clean (other than ureaplasma but we don't test for that in my country so idk what to do onthat one).

I then decided to get my blood checked (igG) because i thought that i needed to be able to show people that i absolutely had herpes rather than feeling like people werent believing me (?) when i told them, which ig they were because i said 'i have herpes' to them but idk a document seemed more official. and then i wouldn't panic about lying to people accidentally or w/e. this was before twelve weeks from sleeping with person A so when it came back negative i was thrown horrifically. At this point it's worth mentioning i quit alengthy and pretty horrible drug addiction and ended up sleeping with the person I'd asked to look after me in this time (again with protection) and several weeks later i remember feeling like i was going to die when i got tested again, twelve weeks after contact with person A. I was so relieved because I didn't want to hurt the person that was looking after me when i was getting clean, especially as I had failed again.

So i am with no positive blood test, I am thinking of getting another test again because i still can't bring myself to be near another person in case i give them herpes. I was just wondering if it was worth it, if even if i was carrying it i might not have antibodies because the virus was being 'covert' or something. yeah i guess that's my question. does exposure mean infection, do i need to disclose that i know i have had contact with herpes, will a test do anything?

anon this has had me, my housemates, and my group chat absolutely agog for the last 25 minutes and counting.

if you've had multiple negative tests then the odds that you have herpes are extremely low; it's very unlikely that getting bloodwork done will find anything different. having sex with someone who has an STI is not a guarantee that you will catch it, and if you've never tested positive there's no need to tell partners that you have herpes because that's factually inaccurate. having had sexual contact with someone who has herpes does not make you inherently risky.

it's worth noting that even if that were the case, then functionally the entire population of sexually active humans would be at risk - it's estimated the between 60 and 90% of adults globally have herpes, which means that nearly every sexually active adult must have had at least one sexual partner who's infected.

I don't like to armchair diagnose anyone with anything because that's not my field and it's none of my business, but it does maybe seem like there's some shame around sex here that's being channeled into the belief that you must have herpes. clinging to that belief isn't actually helping any of your partners or, crucially, you. I wish you nothing but health and safety as you work towards sorting these feelings out.

[mrmceachin]

#shorts Dermatologist Explains Herpes Simplex (Cold sores)

[hoghtastic]

https://www.tumblr.com/hoghtastic/730333789091397632/have-you-noticed-his-lip-is-that-herpes

Umm, well, it can HSV-1, commonly known as coldsore! It doesn't HAVE to be an STD...🫠Everybody calm down! 🤣🤣

True! 🤣 I just found it super funny it was the first thing most people noticed! 😆