Does herpes labialis have the tendency to recur after four years?

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I understand your concern. You have been suffering from herpes labialis induced blisters on the lips before four years. According to the picture that is provided here, (attachment removed to protect patient identity) it shows that you suffer from cold sore blisters on the lip. Herpes labialis is also called cold sore. It is a viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus and it is characterized by painful blisters on the lips. It presents with fever, sore throat, or enlarged lymph nodes. These symptoms of recurrent episodes go away within one to two weeks without any treatment. These cold sores can occur frequently and the rate of appearance gets reduced when you become older. You can apply hot compresses on the cold sore or you can take painkillers like Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, or Naproxen. You can also take antiviral medicines orally and you can apply antiviral cream on the blisters. Take care.