Many people get herpes on their lipsso often that they practically stop paying any attention to it. They frown with annoyance when they see pimples in the mirror, cover them with foundation and wait for them to disappear on their own. And they forget about them until the next time. But, alas, you won’t be able to ignore the problem for long, because herpes will make itself known more and more often. For some, this process takes several months, for others - several years. But the end is inevitable - herpes will "decorate" your lips more and more often. How can you get rid of this scourge? And not for a week or a month, but forever? Let's try to understand this difficult problem together.
Where does herpes come from?
Why do rashes appear on the lips?The answer to this question is very simple - it is the result of the herpes virus. According to the latest research, this virus can be found in more than 90% of all adults. However, most often the virus hides in the body, without making itself known for a very long time - sometimes even a lifetime. And we should be grateful to our immune system for this. It is the one that holds back the virus - until it weakens. As soon as a person gets his feet wet or catches the flu - immunity decreases. The virus, unchecked, is activated and rashes appear. By the way, this is why blisters on the teeth are popularly called a cold - because they most often occur together with a runny nose, sore throat and cough. In addition, such factors as constant lack of sleep, chronic fatigue syndrome, severe stress can provoke herpes on the lips. In addition, doctors note that in many women the virus is activated during menstruation. If you observe your body, you will probably find factors that provoke exacerbations in you. And knowing this, you will be able to act proactively. Infection with the virus most often occurs through contact, less often - airborne. You can become infected through direct contact with a person who is a carrier of the virus, as well as through household items - dishes, towels, and so on. In addition, there are often cases when a newborn child receives the virus from the mother when passing through the birth canal. The virus is very tenacious. In a word, you can become infected anywhere and at any time - absolutely no one is immune from this. Unfortunately, today there is no cure for the herpes virus. The herpes virus penetrates the cells of the nervous system and firmly settles there. And if you are lucky enough to catch it, the only thing you can do is to restrain its activation. If the treatment is correct, you will be able to forget about relapses for a long time, sometimes for several years or even decades. In addition, regardless of whether you have already encountered herpes or not, it is very important to follow a few simple rules that will make your life much easier. It is still very important to try to avoid infection or prevent infection of other people if you know about your disease:
- Dishes
As a rule, all dishes are shared in the family.use and no one pays attention to whose plate he took from the shelf. However, if one of the family members suffers from herpes, he should have separate dishes! Moreover - during periods of herpes rashes, when symptoms are evident, the dishes must be doused with boiling water after each use.
- Towels
The same goes for towels -a sick person should have his own separate towel. And healthy people are strongly advised not to use other people's towels, especially when visiting - there is no guarantee that you will not get infected with the herpes virus or something else.
- Cosmetics
Unfortunately, borrow lipstick from a friend or give it to herits - a completely normal phenomenon for women. And no one even thinks that this is a direct path to herpes infection. Yes, your girlfriend may have never had rashes on her lips, but where is the guarantee that she is not a carrier of the virus? Paint your lips with the lipstick you like, and after a while you will have symptoms of the disease. So remember that lipstick is an item for personal use only. It would not occur to you to let someone use your underwear, would it?
- Rashes
Do not touch the rash with your hands under any circumstances.- this way you can increase their area. For example, you touched a pimple and then scratched your eye. Done - the herpes virus has a new field of activity. And herpetic corneal lesions - this is no joke. The disease is extremely difficult to treat, and getting rid of it is even more difficult. Therefore, after treating the rash, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap. Moreover, this must be done immediately after the first symptoms of herpes appear - itching and redness of the skin.
- Intimate Relationships
If you don't want your partner to get herpesbeloved person, avoid kissing until the rash has completely disappeared. And by the way, between us girls, speaking - you should also refrain from oral sex. Herpes from the lips can easily spread to the mucous membrane of the genitals. And this is a completely different unpleasant story. Particular vigilance should be shown during an exacerbation of the disease - or more precisely, at the moment when the blisters begin to burst. It is at this time that a sick person poses the greatest threat to others. Do not be selfish and take care not to infect anyone.
Symptoms of the disease
Herpes on the lips is very difficult to treat with anythingconfused - its symptoms are too specific. The first thing a person feels is a slight burning sensation of the skin on the lip, and then a fairly strong itch appears. After a couple of hours, the skin acquires a characteristic reddish tint and a slight swelling appears. As the disease progresses, the affected area swells more and more and eventually several blisters with watery contents form. The itching of the skin is replaced by painful sensations, and not only the blister hurts, but also the skin around it. After a few days, the blisters merge into one large one, and then the liquid begins to ooze. In about a week, the abscess will begin to dry out and heal. A crust will form on its surface, which should fall off by itself. In no case should they be torn off, because there is a risk of infection of the wound. In this case, the situation will become more serious and you will need a completely different treatment. And unsightly scars may remain, which is also not what you need. The symptoms of herpes always occur in the described sequence. In most cases, herpes on the lips is accompanied by a deterioration in general health - signs of the disease such as weakness, headache, and fever appear. How severe these symptoms are depends solely on the state of your immune system. The more weakened it is, the worse you will feel. There are often cases when simple herpes on the lips becomes the reason for issuing a sick leave - a person's health suffers so much.
Strengthening the immune system
In order to send your herpes virus todeep "hibernation", you only need one thing - to strengthen your immune system. Unfortunately, there are practically no absolutely healthy people left in our time, so this issue requires special attention. In the event that you have any serious health problems, you should not engage in amateur activities - it would be wiser to consult an immunologist who will create an individual program for strengthening your immune system for you. If you do not have any special health problems, then you are quite capable of adjusting the work of your immune system yourself. After all, if you do not change anything in your usual way of life, even the most modern strong immunomodulators will be absolutely useless.
- Complete rest
Popular wisdom says that all the money is notearn. And this is the truth. But the life of a modern person is one big race for money: work, work, work. And the fair sex has it hard - no one has cancelled out household chores and raising children. Our whole life resembles a sprint marathon - there is simply no time to rest, not to mention a good night's sleep. And it is not surprising that the human body cannot withstand such a frantic pace of life. And first of all, it is the human immune system that gives up its positions. Therefore, the first thing you need to do to strengthen your immune system is to try to rest as much as possible. Have you felt the symptoms of impending fatigue? Give your body at least a short break. The symptoms of chronic fatigue are easy to recognize - you feel "broken" from the very morning, you don't even want to do your favorite thing, you constantly want to sleep. And even if you don't buy a fifth handbag and a tenth pair of shoes - at least you will feel much better than covering up dark circles under your eyes with expensive foundation. By the way, about dark circles - don't forget that an adult should sleep at least 8 hours a day.
- Balanced diet
Normal functioning of the body is impossiblewithout proper nutrition. What does the diet of a modern person consist of? As a rule, these are unhealthy semi-finished products. And as a result - symptoms of gastritis and decreased immunity. Therefore, make sure that your menu is varied and healthy - include fermented milk products, lean meats and fish, fresh vegetables and fruits. Especially useful are those that contain a large amount of vitamin C - onions, spinach, kiwi, gooseberries, citrus fruits. Vitamin C plays a very important role in the functioning of the immune system.
- Immunomodulators
Immunomodulators are agentsstimulating the immune system. There are two types of immunomodulators - pharmacological and natural. You can't take medications on your own - such treatment should only be prescribed by a doctor. Self-medication in such a situation is very dangerous, because the consequences can be unpredictable. But natural immunomodulators will only be beneficial, especially if you start taking them immediately after the first signs of decreased immunity appear. The simplest and most effective immunomodulator is lemon. Grate one medium-sized lemon, mix it with five tablespoons of honey or sugar and put it in a glass jar. Take one teaspoon of the mixture every morning on an empty stomach. This treatment will strengthen your immune system in just a month. Another excellent remedy is rosehip decoction. Pour five tablespoons of rose hips with a liter of water and boil for 15 minutes. Then cool and strain. Drink a glass of rosehip infusion every morning and your immune system will be fine very soon. And if your immunity is strong, then you shouldn't expect herpes to appear - you won't remember it for a long time!
