How long should I wait to kiss somoene when they have a herpes cold sore outbreak?
154550
when it's fully healed....period.. and take some L-lysine vitamins.. they help prevent cold sores
682478
It can take from 7 days to two weeks. Very few times, it can take longer. Go and check with your doctor if u have some kind of outbreak
210630
I am sorry to say but Mike is WRONG:\nThere are two types of Herpes,  Herpes simplex type I or II. Either type can infect the mouth or genitals (if you're really unlucky you can have 4 lifelong infections going at the same time: HSV1 and 2 in the upper body, HSV1 and 2 in the lower body. This would be very rare). When your incfected, the virus "hides" in the nervous system between outbreaks. It will protect you from a new infection of the same type, not of another type.\nOnly about 25% of Americans over the age of 12 DO NOT have antibodies against one of the two (standard test for exposure and infection).\nHSV1 is extremely prevalent (very easy to pass on, quite innocently, just by an injudicious kiss to a baby). Most everybody (up to 90% of the population) has antibodies against HSV1 by the time they're 50.\nAbout 20 to 30% of the population has antibodies against HSV2, more women than men (infection is easier for females), but HSV1 is fast becoming a major cause of genital herpes.\nMost people with HSV1 have just "fever blisters". Some have it bad, a terrible rash from the nose down to the chest, inside the mouth, it looks like a case of pox. It can last a few days to over a week. Genital herpes is basically the same on the genitals, blisters and lesions, individually different how bad. \n\nNow about transmission: It mostly happens when you have a blister/blisters going, through direct skin-to-skin contact. Avoid physical contact with the area from the time of the first symptoms (tingling, itching, burning) until all sores are completely healed, not just scabbed-over. Also try to prevent self-infection to other areas of your body. Wash your hands with soap and water if you touch a sore. Better yet, don't touch the sores.\nUnfortunately, the virus can sometimes  spread , when no signs or symptoms are present. This is called "Asymptomatic Transmission." Often people don't know they are infected, these people may have symptoms so mild they don't notice them at all or else don't recognize them as herpes. They can also spread it. Still, asymptomatic transmission appears to be far less likely than spreading the virus when lesions are present.
845041
Once the cold sore has healed and is no longer active you can have oral sex.  Why not use a condom or a dental dam depending on your sex just to be on the safe side when giving oral sex.  With kissing you should be fine once the sore has healed.
862091
That's impossible sweetheart. Next time use Abreva on your coldsore, it will make it disappear in a few days. In the mean time use a concealer over your sore and wear lipstick for your pic. Don't kiss the boy otherwise he'll get it too. Good luck, I'm sure you'll look beautiful and no one will really notice.
556082
First of all, it doesn't come from "nasty people who have sex with many people". That girl is such a moron. Anyway, you may become infected by someone who is carrying the virus by having sexual relations with them. This also includes oral sex. You've seen people with cold sores, right? If someone has oral sex with another person who has the disease they may contract oral herpes. Same idea with genital herpes. If someone has herpes they may have active outbreaks or they may never have an outbreak in their life. They may not even know they have the virus but they are still able to pass it on. Even if you use protection there is still a chance to contract the disease. \nThere is no cure for herpes. It lies dormant in your spinal cord until it activates, then it rises to the surface of the skin to the spot where the disease was first contracted. It causes painful red sores that usually last for 1-2 weeks.
811392
Yes you can if the cold sore is in the active stage.  Herpes is contagious so anyone with a cold sore should not engage in oral sex without using a condom or dental dam.  You should also not share food, drinking glasses nor kiss her on the lips when she has a cold sore.
367423
You have to be very careful. There is prescribed medication that he can take to (Famvir or Valtrex) decrease occurences of the herpes virus. You should never have sex with him during the viral shedding stage or if he has a visible outbreak. To protect yourself you can also use female condoms. They cover the lips of the vagina. Remember, you will be taking a chance everytime when you start having sex with him. It seems like u do care about him. Let him know that this bothers you. If you're not comfortable with the fact that he has herpes and may spread it to you then the best thing for you to do is leave him. Hope you make the best decision for yourself and your health.
568414
It is possible to catch the cold sore only if the one infected will have popped open one of his boil in the process of drinking. And on the instant you would have drank from the same bottle you has a tiny superficial cut on your lips. No telling when one will show indication of its initial outbreak but the best barometer will be when you find out that the rim of your mouth start to itch mildly every so often periods and reach the reddening and swelling of your mouth. At this point the most inexpensive application to prevent an outbreak would be to put an ice over your slightly swollen mouth and just keep it cool for 36 hrs.
947995
Ouch, I guess you could if you wanted, just make sure it's ready to come off so you don't get a scar or an infection. And here's some invaluable advice for the future--lavender oil! It works better to make a cold sore disappear than anything I've ever heard of, sometimes in a few hours or at least a day.
1180844
I have herpes of the mouth and have for a long time. So I asked my doc if I could transfer it to my husband and she said if it is weepy and oozy you should not perform oral sex. There is a possibility! So stay on the safe side if you have an open lesion do not perform oral sex. Although, just because a person has cold sores does not mean they have genital herpes.
136657
The herpes simplex virus can cause what are called "cold sores".\n\n"Herpes simplex is commonly referred to as cold sores or fever blisters. It is a viral infection of the skin that may occur once or return again and again. This is because when the virus is cleared from the skin by the immune system it hides in the nerves and is never completely removed from the body. Herpes infections are very common. It is estimated that nine out of ten people have been exposed to herpes. Many people are infected and don’t even know it. Unfortunately those who carry herpes can spread the disease without even knowing it.\n\nHerpes simplex begins as a group of small red bumps that blister. Sometimes this is preceded by itching and burning of the area. The blisters begin to dry up after a few days and form a yellow crust. The crust then falls off and the redness slowly goes away. The whole process takes about 10-14 days. Scars rarely form. Some people experience just some itching or burning in the area while most people have no symptoms at all."
540551
If someone has a cold sore on their lips, it is called Herpes and it can be caught from another person. If a person has herpes on the genital area and you were to kiss there you would also have a chance of catching herpes. Hope this answers your question.
976230
The Herpes virus causes both the outbreak that you can get on your genitals, and also is the cause of coldsores that you get around your mouth (although I've heard that if you have one, you cannot get the other). It is incurable (unfortunatly) but for most people, outbreaks are rare, and in some cases after the initial outbreak, they never have another (although they still carry the virus). It an be transmitted from area to area both on your own body and from person to person. Again in some cases, outbreaks will clear up on their own without any medication, however if an outbreak is severe, or doens't go away you should see your doctor. Your thigh is infected with the virus and outbreaks can be close together. In the same way as coldsores, outbreaks tend to happen when you are stressed or feeling under the weather as your immune system isn't at top levels. To help prevent further outbreaks keep your vitamin intake high, especially vit. C by eating lots of fresh, uncooked fruit and veg and drinking lots of OJ. You will always carry the virus (unless they find a cure) so always use a condom when having sex to prevent further infection to other people and always wash your hands after touching an infected area to prevent further infection on yourself. Also, if the doctor didn't already do it, get checked out for other STDs. Ones like Chlamydia often have no symptoms but can casue infertility and if yuo have Herpes, you may have other STDs.
192367
More than 50% of people have cold sores (oral herpes, not genital).  For most people they go away and either never resurface, or resurface rarely (often when you are sick, or under stress, or sometimes it's exacerbated by sunlight or caffeine or other triggers).  When you have a breakout, or the tingling feeling that one is coming, don't kiss and don't g!ve 0ral sex (or use protection).  You are unlikely to transmit it except during or right before a breakout.  And if he does catch oral herpes on his lips, it's really no big deal.  For all you know he got it years ago and doesn't even remember, and you've just never seen him have a breakout.  And if you happen to have a lot of breakouts, you can take a breakout suppressant medication like Valtrex.  There are plenty of herpes websites on the net with more info.  Happy kissing!
682199
You will know if you have herpes if the sores are visible. The infected area will start to tingle right before an outbreak and then the first sore(red blisters) will appear. They will then open up and this can be very painful when you do pretty much anything. They will start to heal soon after the blisters "pop". The whole process is disgusting and hurts like hell.         OR\nSometimes people live for years and never have an outbreak so many do not know they have it.
796603
None. STD's are transmitted by sexual activity. \nYes, the herpes virus causes cold sores. so if your partner has a cold sore on their mouth/lips you should abstain from kissing otherwise you can get a cold sore on your mouth. But, a cold sore on your mouth is a cold sore, not an STD. And, yes when a partner has a oral cold sore they should never perform oral sex on their partner, they could easily give them genital herpes that way. But, the asker asked about kissing, not oral sex. Lastly, yes you can get chlamydia and other bacterial STD's infections in the throat, but it extremely rare and is not rountinely tested for. And, one would not be able to contract that through kissing, but through oral sex and the asker asked about kissing. \n\nashastd.org\nplannedparenthood.org