Cold Sores Symptoms

COLD SORES

DESCRIPTION

Cold sores also called fever blisters – are a common viral infection. They are tiny, fluid-filled blisters on and around your lips. These blisters are often grouped together in patches. After the blisters break, a scab forms that can last several days

Symptoms –

Tingling and itching

Blisters

Oozing and crusting

Risk factors –

HIV/AIDS

Eczema

Cancer chemotherapy

Anti-rejection drugs for organ transplant

Diagnosis and test –

Cold sores can be diagnosed by a physical exam or your doctor can take a sample from your blister for testing in laboratory

Treatment –

Cold sores can be treated within two to four weeks with the help of antiviral drugs