I have a cold sore on my lip...?

Question

if I touch it, then touch my v****a is it possible to get genital herpes?

Answer 1

I believe they are 2 different types of herpes.  Put some peroxide on a cotton ball and hold that on the cold sore for about 20 minutes.  Do that a few times a day (3 or 4 times) and it should kill the virus and help it heal up quickly.  When you don't have the peroxide on it, use some chap-stick to keep that area moist.

Answer 2

Yes, do not do it!

Cold sores are caused by a herpes virus. There are eight different kinds of human herpes viruses. Only two of these, herpes simplex types 1 and 2, can cause cold sores. It is commonly believed that herpes simplex virus type 1 infects above the waist and herpes simplex virus type 2 infects below the waist. This is not completely true. Both herpes virus type 1 and type 2 can cause herpes lesions on the lips or genitals, but recurrent cold sores are almost always type 1.

Oral herpes is very common. More than 60% of Americans have had a cold sore, and almost 25% of those infected experience recurrent outbreaks. Most of these persons became infected before age 10. Anyone can become infected by herpes virus and, once infected, the virus remains latent for life. Herpes viruses are spread from person to person by direct skin-to-skin contact. The highest risk for spreading the virus is the time period beginning with the appearance of blisters and ending with scab formation. However, infected persons need not have visible blisters to spread the infection to others since the virus may be present in the saliva without obvious oral lesions.

Answer 3

The coldsore virus is extremely infectious so if you do touh your lip, make sure you wash your hands immediately with an antibacterial soap and try to avoid touching your v****a, doing oral and kissing.

I recommend Compeed Coldsore patches - they really reduce the visibility of the coldsore and form a protective seal over it in order to contain the virus. They also help to heal the coldsore really quickly.

Answer 4

Not necessarily but i wouldn't advice that.

Using carmex or blistex can surely get rid of your cold sore.