Cold sores - What are the risks?
The virus may be spread to other locations such as:
- the eye (herpetic keratitis)
- skin that has eczema causing widespread involvement of the skin (eczema herpeticum).
- the development of rare condition called Erythema multiforme (a short-term inflammatory skin reaction can be minor or severe) that can develop with each outbreak of herpes
- secondary infections with bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus.
- Avoid kissing or pecking others when the cold sore is present. The lesion is infectious until it becomes completely dry and the crust has fallen off.
- Avoid performing oral sex
- Discourage children who have a cold sore from sucking their thumb or fingers
- Do not share cutlery, cups, glasses, water bottles, towels, razors
- Wash your hands with hot soapy water after touching your cold sore
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